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Words to live by ♦ 1991 Paragon ♦Volume 26 


Munster High School ^8808 Columbia Ave.^ Munster, IN 46321 
(219) 836-3200 ♦1,088 Enrollment 


L ouder than 
words 

Sharing a few laughs 
after the morning an- 
nouncements, Lisa 
Heintz, sophomore, 
and Heather Briski, 
freshman, offer each 
other a few words of 
friendly advice. 
Students relied on 
friends' opinions and 
encouragement to 
make teen living a little 
bit easier and more 
exciting. 








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Headlines scream them, radios blare them, 
parents lecture and teachers rave while friends 
share them. Little directions, bits of advice from 
everyone tell you what to do. You have the 
choice to listen and heed the words of those not 
necessarily older but definitely wiser. 

♦Proceed with caution: 

After a summer of record temperatures 
complete with a sweltering Fourth of 
July parade, 1,088 students crammed 
their way into school on Aug. 23 
to resume learning two days early. 

♦Desert Storm: 

The official liberation of Kuwait began 
on Jan. 17 when the United States 
troops stationed in Saudi Arabia 
launched air attacks on Iraq, sparking 
the beginning of the War in the Gulf. 

♦Take a number: 

In accordance with the unanimous 
School Board decision last May, 718 
members of the 34 school organizations 
and 33 teams made history as the 
first students drug tested for all 
extracurricular participation. 



#• 2 ^ Words to live by 





13 low your mind 

Strolling down south hall. 
Jay Kelchak, senior, 
amuses himself with his 
girlfriend's bubbles. Before 
going to the next class, stu- 
dents utilized the seven 
minute passing periods to 
goof off and to relax 
themselves from the pres- 
sures of school. 


F estive flowers 

Before buying holiday 
carnations from Pon Poms, 
freshmen Bridget Camp- 
ball, Amy Buikema and 
Ljilja Mladenovic think of 
the perfect thing to say on 
the attached note. When 
awkward moments kept 
students form talking face- 
to-face, they decided to put 
their words of affection in 
writing. 



T . oss of words 

Puzzled by the Macintosh com- 
mands, Jill Ulyaki, senior, wracks 
her brain to solve her computer 
malfunction so she can finish her 
business theme discussing what 


Opening ^ ^ 


corporations can do to further 
education. After an entire se- 
mester of research and 
revision, Mrs. Mary Yorke's 
composition students sent 
their solutions to their respec- 
tive businesses. 






S ing along 

While his teammates huddle around, 
co-captain Mike Bagul, senior, leads off 
the football team's rendition of "You 
Lost That Loving Feeling." The team 
dedicated the Righteous Brothers’ song 
to co-captain Joel Mortiz, senior, in 
hopes of aiding him in winning that 
certain senior girl’s heart. 


*o pinion poll 

Requesting Jeff Taylor, junior, and 
seniors Chip Daros, Sean Kemp, Amy 
Skaggs and Tim Koziatek's opinion on 
what to buy for the economic stock 
simulation, Geri Panozzo, senior, 
discusses her possibilites. Whether 
catching up on the latest gossip or 
asking a friend for help with homework, 
students utilized passing periods. 


If in magic 

Dressed up on Halloween to receive 
extra credit, Elizabeth Marinos, sopho- 


more, opens up a container of holida j 
sweets. Odd forms of extra credit 
allowed students to earn a few pointsl 
while adding a creative flair to school! 









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♦Get it together: 

Students banded together in record 
numbers when the latest trend in 



teaching, cooperative or "co-op" 
learning, blazed through classrooms 
from algebra to zoology. 


♦Weather or not: 

Rain dampened but did not wash 
away school spirit as the Cheshire Cat 
(donned in rain gear). Deck of Cards, 
and Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum 
floated by during the "Alice in 
Wonderland" Homecoming parade. 


♦Sink or swim: 

Early morning practices paid off when 
the Girls' Swim Team defeated arch 
rival Lake Central to capture Sectionals 
and to advance to State competition at 
the IUPUI Nataorium. 


You do have the right to remain silent, but as 
you'll soon find out, it's a lot more difficult 
than it seems. 



Opening # ^ # 









“ Pep rallies are different from the rest of school. You care less 
about what people think about you because you just want to 
have fuii” 



Whether you're getting all dolled up for 
that wonderland of a time at home- 
coming or just bumming around, take 
advantage of every opportunity for a little 
or a lot of excitement. 

Floating By: 

A purple and pink grinning cat, fat 
little twins and a personified deck 
of cards suffered identity crises as 
they all moved from location to 
location while under construction 
for Homecoming. 

Winter Wonderland: 

While dreaming of Aspen, Vail and 
Breckenridge, snow bunny 
students settled for backyard 
ramps until the February "heat 
wave" melted the snow. 


That's the Ticket: 

Too lazy to park in the last rows 
of the North lot, 13 students 
received $5 tickets for their 
creative but illegal parking spots 
in the bus lane. 

Shake it Up: 

The killer B-96 and disc jockeys 
Jo Bohanen and Ed Volkman 
set up in the cafeteria for the 
"Dance against Dystrophy," 
adding a unique twist to the 
post- basketball game dances. 

Stay tuned for plans that spring up at a 
moment's notice. Keep your eyes 
peeled or the fun might just pass you 
by. You can't afford to sit this one out. 



ro Big Red 

the homecommg 


' ncu Cheering on the juniors at 
u,c pep rally. Brandy Costino screams 

support to her class' Race of the Century team. With 
a whole day off on Friday, students headed to the pep 
rally on Thursday trying not to miss out on any of the 


excitement. 


Student Life Divider# ^ #■ 




PHONE FIRST 

Catching up on the latest gossip, sopho- 
more Jodi Ask chats on the phone with a 
friend. Talking to friends after school 
gave students a reason to procrastinate 
before beginning their homework. 


HELPING HAND 

In order to help the Highland flood vic- 
tims, seniors Tim Koziatek and Geoff 
Apato carry boxes and bags filled with 
clothes out of a truck into the Highland 
Lincoln Center. Aiding the needy proved 
a worthwhile cause and fun for students. 


# § ♦ Fun 





Smiles filled the faces of the 
girls as they caught up on the 
latest gossip. Watching Pretty 
Woman for the 100 time, the ener- 
getic girls scarffed down their 
pizza and shared their deepest 
secrets with each other. 

Spending the night at a 
friend's house gave students a 
chance to have a fun night away 
from home. “I love to stay over at 
my friends' houses," Tricia Jer- 
ich, junior, said. "It's fun to be 
with my friends all night." 

When no movie previews 
drew any interest, desperate 
teens hit the road, hunting for a 
good time. "My friends and I like 


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While at the SADD pizza party, freshmen 
Mandy Brown and Michelle Segeleon 
add a creative flair to eating pepperoni 
pizza. Clubs and extra curricular activi- 
ties allowed students to get together and 
have fun with their friends. 




to drive around all night. When 
nothing's going on, it's fun to 
spend the night cruising around 
with all my buddies." Mimi Sel- 
lis, senior, said. 

Opting to stay indoors instead 
of venturing outside, students 
found their fun within the con- 
fines of their own homes. "Nin- 
tendo has to be the greatest in- 
vention ever," Jodi Ask, sopho- 
more, said. "I have almost every 
game they make." 

Instead of planting them- 
selves in front of the screen and 
playing the same Nintendo game 
for the millionth time, students 
entertained themselves by play- 
ing with exotic pets. "I got a 
lizard earlier in the year and it's 
awesome," Bob Raduenzel, jun- 
ior, said. "It's so cool to play with. 
It will crawl up your arm and sit 
on your shoulder- It's great!" 

Although their family pets 


could not accompany them to 
school, students discovered di- 
versions to put excitement in 
their day. "Knocking down all 
the underclassmen on my way to 
class kept me on the upswing 
during the day," Jason Zweig, 
senior, said. 

When faced with yet another 
weekend of drifting off while 
watching reruns of "Saturday 
Night Live," students wracked 
their brains and conjured up 
creative ways to find a few 
laughs. "When my friends and I 
are looking for something to do, 
we go to juice bars and jam to Bel 
Biv DeVoe's 'Do Me'," Jaime 
Gont, junior, said. 

As the movie ended, the girls 
picked up the empty pizza boxes 
that they scattered across the 
floor and settled down in their 
sleeping bags after a night filled 
with excitement and gossip. 




To create a diversion during third hour 
Journalism II, Crier, Mark Pietraszak, jun- 
ior, entertains himself with his recently 
received Kringle gift. Students often con- 
jured up their own pasttimes to break the 
classroom monotony. 



As Jeff Taylor, junior, tries to obtain a 
piece of Sticklets gum after lunch, Amy 
Moser, senior, jokingly refuses to give 
him a piece. Students gathered in the 
Commons during sparetime to socialize 
with friends, to just to have fun. 


Fun 0 



PASSING TIME 

With a few extra minutes before the start 
of class, Katie Anderson, junior, joins jun- 
iors Krissy Garza, Missy Sanders and 
Michelle Layer in the Commons to discuss 
weekend plans. Students often used the 
seven minute passing period to find out 
the latest gossip, or to just chat with 
friends. 

ON THE RUN 

Stealing pieces of the Senior Class 
spirit, juniors Roy Jain, Matt Roseen, 
Kevin Ferguson and Adam Lasics steal 
confetti in hopes of raising the spirits 
of the Junior Class. Students used 
school-sponsored activites to get away 
from the hassles of home and the 
boredom of schoolwork. 


JUST MY SIZE 

Asking Kristin Apato, freshman, for her 
opinion, Kate Boyle, freshman, models a 
coat at Carson Pirie Scott & Co. in 


Woodmar. Although sometimes lacking 
money, students often went shopping 
with friends just to browse . 


♦10 #■ Friends 





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Looking out the window at 
every pair of headlights that- 
zooms by, she waits impatiently 
for her friends with her mind 
filled with ideas about their 
plans for the night. 

As Friday's 2:45 p.m. bell 
rang, students' minds filled with 
excitement as images of what to 
do that weekend formed. When 
boring weekend followed 
boring weekend, students 
stretched their imaginations to 
conjure up new or exciting 
things to do. "If things get really 
boring in Munster, my friends 
and I like to go rollerskating," 
Amy Hatfield, junior, said. 

With only 52 weekends, 
students needed to get together 
and plan their every move. 

Since last minute plans often 
found every opportunity to fall 
through, friends became more 
organized in hopes of ending 
Friday and Saturday night 
doldrums. "After school my 



friends and I usually get to- 
gether and plan for the week- 
end," Joe Janusonis, senior, said. 
"I usually meet with them at 
someone's house to watch 
Monday Night Football." 

Even though studying pro- 
vided an excuse to get together 
with friends on weeknights, a 
little indulgence appealed to the 
stressed-out teens as they 
searched for a break from every- 
day rituals. "My friends and I 
like to just roam the mall," Sara 
Falaschetti, sophomore, said. 
"We also use it as an excuse to 
go get makeovers at the Clin- 
ique counter at L.S. Ayres." 

Others sought relief with 
shopping expeditions or a quiet 
breakfast at local restaurants 
after church. "I really don’t 
decide what my friends and I 
do," Heather Briski, freshman, 
said. "We go by what my boy- 
friend wants to do, since he's 
the one that drives." 


Attending school for 181 
days, teenagers discovered that 
assemblies, lunches and passing 
periods gave opportunities for 
friends to spend time together. 
"We sit in the Commons be- 
tween classes and gossip about 
whose dating who, what 
embarassing things teachers did 
in class and homework," Cheryl 
Zubay, sophomore, said. 

Whether with girls, guys or 
both, friends used their plans 
for the night as guidelines for 
their choices. "I like going out 
with mixed groups because it 
gives a little variety. Everyone 
does their own thing," Cindy 
Strain, senior, said. "Going out 
with guys and girls disproves 
the fact that guys and girls can't 
just be friends.” 

As her friends finally drive 
up and honk the horn, she leaps 
out the front door, yelling 
goodbye to her parents, ensured 
of a night of adventure. 



HAPPY BIRTHDAY 

During "A" lunch, a group of seniors 
celebrate senior Derek Deboer s birth- 
day. Students celebrated their friend's 
birthday with party hats, noise makers 
and balloons. 


RISE AND SHINE 

While enjoying a quiet breakfast at the 
Commander Restaurant, juniors Amy 
Hatfield and Monica Alcala discuss the 
past week’s events. Friends often lacked 
time to discuss the latest news during the 
hectic school week. 


Friends # 11 





"Curiouser and curiouser," as 
Alice would say. 

Just as Alice discovered her- 
self in a strange Wonderland tea 
party, students encountered a 
similar situation as Homecoming 
hype spiced up the usually mo- 
notonous school days. 

With Homecoming only four 
weeks from the start of school, 
students found themselves hunt- 
ing for dates earlier than ex- 
pected. An early Homecoming 
also rushed the planning and or- 
ganizing of the event, according 
to Student Government sponsor 
Mrs. Renee Kouris, English 
teacher. "It was really hard on me 
as the sponsor. Elections were the 
toughest because I had to do it all 
myself," Mrs. Kouris said. "I had 
lots of cooperation on everything 
else, but we really had to rush." 

With two weeks until Home- 
coming, Class Executive Coun- 
cils (CEC) decided float locations: 
senior Geoff Apato's and junior 
Brian Mendoza's. The sopho- 
mores built theirs at Laurel and 
Angel's Salon in Eastwood Mall. 


During the float's construc- 
tion, the sophomores moved 
from the salon to Sean Hayes's 
house and then to Julie Kirsch's 
attempting to escape the upper 
classes' attacks on Tweedle Dee 
and Tweedle Dum. "First the 
seniors got us with water bal- 
loons. Then, right after they left, 
the juniors came," Jodi Ask said. 
"Both in the same night!" 

Juniors also shipped their float 
to Cathy Keslin's for all-night 
float while the seniors' 19 1 72- 
foot Chesire Cat camped out at 
the fire station in the Town Hall. 

During Spirit Week, Sept. 17 
through Sept. 20, students 
flaunted their school spirit by 
sporting polka dots and shades 
on Monday and collegiate ap- 
parel on Tuesday. Wednesday 
found colorful tie-dyes splashed 
through the hallways, while on 
Thursday students clad in red 
and white displayed their pride. 

Due to a vacation day Friday, 
rather than the traditional half- 
day, Student Government sched- 
uled the pep rally Thursday after- 


noon on the football field. As 
students wielding signs, toilet 
paper, and confetti crammed into 
the stands to the band's music. 
Student Body President Age 
Tabion, senior, opened the pep 
rally. Next, Varsity Football 
Coach Leroy Marsh, health and 
safety teacher, gave a pep talk 
and thanked the fans for their 
support. "Homecoming is al- 
ways an important game for us to 
win," Coach Marsh said. "And 
we appreciate all the school spirit 
you guys have put forth." 

Taking their turns on the mi- 
crophone, football co-captains 
Mike Bagull, Jeff DeChantal, Tim 
Koziatek, and Joel Moritz, sen- 
iors, introduced the players to the 
screaming crowd. Sophomore 
Matt Mertz shared his moment in 
the spotlight when he demon- 
strated his victory dance, which 

TEMPORARY VICTORY 

After defeating the seniors in the pep rally 
tug-of-war, sophomores celebrate their 
short-lived victory. Disqualified for hav- 
ing too many people on the sophomore 
team, the seniors eventually came out 
with the victory. 



GIMME AN "M" 

Enjoying the activities of the pep rally, the 
Junior Class cheers on the participants. 
As a result of their spirit, the juniors won 
the new Red and White Award, which 
rewards the class wearing the most red 
and white at the pep rally. 


PRETTY IN PINK 

With their arms around each other, junior 
Sara Hundley and senior Gerard Kalbfeld 
enjoy each other's company by the bubble 
machine at the Homecoming dance Satur- 
day. Couples found the dance a perfect 
way to spend time together. 



♦12 #• Homecoming 






HOLD STILL 

Reassuring sophomore Colleen Ward 
that the rain didn't smudge her red 
painted face, junior Kevin Casper touches 
up the "M" on her cheek. Although it 
rained on the parade day, the weather 
failed to dampen school spirit. 


SHOW MUST GO ON 

Regardless of the rain, the Band continues 
to march during the Homecomging pa- 
rade. After an hour delay, the parade 
stepped off from the comer of Hohman 
Avenue and Ridge Road. 


Homecoming <#■ 13 ♦ 




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sent the crowd roaring with 
laughter. After Moritz recited his 
"Ode to Leroy," the players 
huddled around the microphone 
and launched into an off-key 
rendition of "You've Lost that 
Lovin' Feelin'" before Age finally 
took the microphone away. 

The tug-of-war opened the 
games, with the seniors prevail- 
ing over the juniors in the final 
round, only to eventually lose to 
the faculty. Seniors also captured 
the Race of the Century, consist- 
ing of three-legged, leap frog and 
piggy back portions. Sopho- 
mores shared a little of the glory 
in their balloon toss victory. 

After an exhausting all-night 
float, weary students awoke Fri- 
day morning to darkened skies 
and disheartening drizzles, fear- 
ing the rain would force a cancel- 
lation of the Flomecoming Pa- 
rade. However, after a one-hour 
delay the parade began at 1 p.m. 
from the parking lot of the Mun- 
ster Christian Reformed Church. 
The parade, resuming its usual 
route, traveled from the corner of 
Ridge Road and Hohman Ave- 
nue back to the high school. 

From there, students left to 
carry on with their own activities, 
whether satisfying their appe- 
tites at the Speech and Debate 
Chicken Barbecue or catching up 
on much needed sleep. 

PULL YOUR WEIGHT 

After conquering the sophomores and the 
juniors in the tug-of-war, the seniors 
under the direction of Geri Panozzo and 
Jeff Jorge get ready for the final match-up 
against the faculty. The faculty team 
defeated the seniors. 


Football fans swarmed into the 
stands to witness the 7:30 p.m. 
kickoff of the Homecoming game 
against the East Chicago Central 
Cardinals, but a 45-13 defeat 
dashed all hopes for a victory. 

After the halftime perform- 
ances of the Flag Corps, Poms 
and the Marching Mustangs, the 
Homecoming court walked 
across the field. Following sus- 
penseful silence. Age announced 
Lisa Triana as queen. "Being 
elected queen was one of the 
happiest and most exciting 
moments of my high school ca- 
reer," Lisa said. "It was a big 
honor and I'll never forget it." 

The juniors won the new Red 
and White award and the seniors 
cleaned up by snaring Overall 
spirit and First Place float. "We 
were very successful at Home- 
coming. Our pride and desire 
were formated freshman year 
and has been nurtured by our 
spirit and our will to win," senior 
Paul Wang said. 

Homecoming activities con- 
tinued at the dance on Saturday, 
from 8 to 11 p.m. That morning 
Student Government and Fresh- 
man CEC combined efforts to 
transform the Commons into a 
wonderland with red and white 
balloons floating everywhere. "I 
thought it looked really good," 
sophomore Jen Ramanna, Stu- 


dent Government member, said. 
"There was a lot of cooperation. 
A lot of people showed up to 
decorate, and everybody was 
doing something. Nobody was 
just standing around." 

After shelling out $18 per 
ticket and getting all dolled up for 
the occasion, 227 couples met 
with friends, waited for pictures 
and danced the night away. As 
the dance ended students got on 
with their plans, ranging from 
pizza to a trip to Chicago, while 
other students just decided to 
wing it. Lack of planning proved 
to be disastrous, according to 
junior Ehrlich Tan. "It turned out 
to be a hell night on wheels. We 
ended up somewhere in Iowa," 
Ehrlich said. "Planning is neces- 
sary for a successful evening. 
However, the cornfields in Iowa 
were rather nice." 

As two weeks of Homecoming 
hype came to an end and students 
realized that the humdrum of 
school would soon set in again, 
Homecoming faded to a fond 
memory seen only "through the 
looking glass." 

THUMBS UP 

As one of his errands before the dance, 
Jeff Sheets, sophomore, picks up his date's 
bouquet. After completing pre-dance 
preporations, students traveled from 
house to house taking endless rolls of 
snapshots before the dance. 



♦14 Homecoming 



BRAVE THE STORM 

As the rain keeps falling, the Senior Class 
tries to protect their Chesire Cat with a 
plastic coveringbefore the parade begins. 
The seniors' float captured first place, 
while the sophomores took second and 
the juniors ranked third. 

AND THE WINNER IS 

With a triumphant grin Jon Rosenband, 
sophomore, raises his hands to celebrate 
the sophomore victory in the pep rally 
water balloon toss. Jon and his partner, 
Amanda Elman, successfully completed 
all of their tosses capturing the win. 


LINING UP 

At halftime the Homecoming Court 
walks onto the field for the Queen's coro- 
nation. The court included freshman 
princess Lauren Pelc escorted by Steve 
Tulowitzki; sophomore princess Nicole 
Llewellyn escorted by senior Joe Janu- 
sonis; and junior princess Helen Mitrakis 
with escort Pete Loxas. Senior princesses 
included Karin Krupinski escorted by 
Karl Boehm; Carissa Reppen with escort 
Tim Norris; and queen Lisa Triana es- 
corted by her father, Mr. Milton Triana. 



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In hopes of earning an "A" in Algebra 2, 
Tricia Jerich, junior, seeks aid from Ehrl- 
ich Tan, junior, after school. Friends 
turned to each other after school for en- 
tertainment and help with homework. 


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To keep the kids busy, Jolene Daily, jun- 
ior, plays with Legos as she babysits after 
school. Students' after-school jobs ranged 
from babysitting the neighborhood kids 
to working at local fast food restaurants. 


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As the evening drags on, seniors Rich 
Hadidian, Tricia Lasky, Paul Wang, Russ 
Kochis and Jen Paliga use group study to 
help each other with Trigonometry. Af- 
ter school students mixed work with fun 
gathering at a friend's house for late- 
night study parties. 





16 After Hours 







Tapping pens on desks and 
shifting restlessly in their seats, 
students unsuccessfully tried to 
concentrate on the dull sixth hour 
lecture. Anxiously watching the 
clock, they waited impatiently 
for 2:45 p.m. and the precious 
sound of freedom. As the bell 
finally rang, a stampede of stu- 
dents swarmed through the hall- 
ways, eager to proceed with their 
after-school activities. 

Sprinting to their cars, stu- 
dents attempted to get home as 
soon as possible. Relaxing at 
home proved a popular option 
for students with time on their 
hands. "When I get home I feed 
my fish, and then I watch them 
swim," John Bogucki, sopho- 
more, said. "It's a proven fact that 
watching fish relaxes you, and 
gives me something to do." 

Other students taped their fa- 
vorite shows during school and 
watched them when they got 
home. "After school I watch 
soaps with my mom. We watch 
Days of Our Lives' because it's 
the best soap," Aileen Castor, 
junior, said. "The plots are so 
unrealistic that it's funny. Plus, 


the actors are hot!" 

Upon their arrival at home, 
many students headed straight 
for the kitchen to satisfy their 
cravings for after-school snacks. 
"When I go home, I set myself on 
a mission to find and consume 
anything edible. My favorites are 
watermelon, barbecued ribs, 
fried chicken — in other words, 
Afro-American-oriented foods," 
Mike Pavlisan, senior, said. 

Rather than going home after 
school, some students fulfilled 
extracurricular obligations. 
"Because of my many interests I 
joined many clubs. This caused 
conflicts due to the coinciding 
scheduling of my activities," 
Ehrlich Tan, junior, said. "A lot of 
times I would rather be home 
watching ’Divorce Court’." 

Student-athletes also carried 
out their duties after school. 
Practice times ranged from one 
and one-half to three and one- 
half hours, often giving athletes 
no time to relax. "After having a 
hard practice for two or three 
hours, it's really hard to do any 
homework," Jeff Sheets, sopho- 
more, said. "By that time I'm too 


tired to do anything, so most of 
the time I just sit around." 

Aside from all their other af- 
ter-school activities, some stu- 
dents spent time working. 
"Working at Subway takes up a 
lot of time, but it's worth it be- 
cause I need the extra spending 
money," she said. 

At home daily chores and er- 
rands left students bogged down 
with a million things to do. 
"Before I go anywhere, I have to 
put away all my clothes and 
straighten my room," Kristen 
Argus, senior, said. "I have to put 
all my plans on hold until my 
chores are done." 

The added burden of home- 
work lessened relaxing opportu- 
nities, according to Beth Chans- 
ler, freshman. "I do my home- 
work as soon as I get home. My 
parents make me do it right after 
school," she said. "They don't 
think I'd have time to squeeze it 
all in later on that night." 

From sweating it out in the 
gym to pigging out in front of the 
TV, students discovered that 
their day didn't end when the 
final bell rang. 




HAVE IT YOUR WAY 

Preparing a six-inch on white sub to a 
customer's specifications, Krissy Garza, 
junior, adds onions to the sandwich. 
Students gave up leisure time after school 
to earn extra spending money. 



As he tries to break away, Jeff Doherty, 
junior, finds himself tangled in the arms of 
a teammate. After-school practices left 
student-athletes juggling time between 
activities and homework. 


After Hours 17 * 



Situated a half hour away, 
with its bustling streets, endless 
musical festivals and fine cuisine, 
Chicago provided a change of 
pace for citygoers seeking down- 
town fun. Whether at a standstill 
on the congested Dan Ryan or on 
the South Shore train, students 
flocked to the Windy City in 
search of adventure. 

Offering a variety of restau- 
rants such as the Hard Rock Cafe, 
Ed Debevick's and Gino's East, 
Chicago satisfied students' appe- 
tites. "I like to eat at Ed's because 
they let me be rude, dance on the 
tables and plug in my portable 
TV," Mimi Sellis, senior, said. 

Shopping sprees also lured 
teens to the big city. With a huge 
array of downtown malls such as 
Watertower and the six-story 
Avenue Atrium Mall, students 
had the opportunity to "shop' till 
they dropped" in a variety of 
stores. "When we go to Chicago 

j OHN iM TOEk 

After eating a thick crust cheese pizza. 
Melody Sun, junior , leaves her mark by 
signing the wall at Gino's East. After a 
hard day of shopping, students took ad- 
vantage of the variety of restaurants of- 
fered in Chicago. 


it's a big shopping day. The only 
thing we do besides shop is eat 
lunch at Gino’s," Melody Sun, 
junior, said. "We go to Water- 
tower, Bloomingdale's, the 900 
Building on Michigan Avenue, 
everywhere to just bum around 
and shop." 

Sports events also attracted 
students. From the Bears to the 
Blackhawks, Chicago teams cap- 
tured sports fans' attention as 
they attended every home game 
possible. "The best thing about 
sports in Chicago is the fans. 
They are a lot more dedicated 
than anywhere else," Alan Gus- 
taitis, senior, said. "For example, 
when the game is a blowout, 
most fans leave five or ten min- 
utes early, but in Chicago, they 
stay until the end." 

Rather than visiting Navy Pier 
or the Chicago Stadium, some 
students concentrated on the 
more traditional attractions. The 
Sears Tower, the Adler Planetar- 
ium and the Shedd Aquarium 
proved popular as students jour- 
neyed to Chicago both on field 
trips and with friends. "When 
French Club went to the Museum 


of Science and Industry to see 
French Christmas Around the 
World, we snuck food into the 
Omnimax theater," Amy Gust, 
sophomore, said. "I also like to go 
to the Art Institute to see the 
French Impressionists." 

Aside from the obvious attrac- 
tions of Chicago, some students 
simply needed an escape from 
everyday life and the usual at- 
tractions. "Sometimes I justgo up 
to Chicago for the heck of it and 
drive around," Steve Colbert, 
junior, said. "I drive up Lake 
Shore Drive, turn around, and 
drive back through the city. I just 
do it for a change of scenery." 

Whether attending a Bulls 
game, looking down from the 
81st floor of the Sears Tower or 
just hanging around, students 
discovered that Chicago fulfilled 
all their needs and interests, 
making it "their kind of town." 



During their stroll through the heart at the 
the Museum of Science and Industry, 
juniors Apu Patel and JD Lazar learn 
while enjoying a day in Chicago. Whether 
pushing buttons or playing with gadgets, 
kids stayed young at heart while at the 
Museum of Science and Industry. 





Walking down Michigan Avenue, jun- selection of downtown shops lining the 
iors, Kristy Tuzikowski and Steve Colbert streets of Chicago tempted students to 
glance at the store windows. A wide spend their money. 


♦18 City Life 







Ready to begin her tour of Chicago, Julie 
Pearson, junior, prepares to board the 
waiting horse and carriage. Buses, cabs, 
and carriages provided transportation 
around the city for students wanting to 
avoid driving in hectic traffic. 



After a morning of shopping at Water- 
tower, juniors Tricia Jerich and Blythe 
Biggerstaff take a break and decide where 
to shop next. Students with shopping 
sprees in mind journeyed to Chicago and 
its various malls to update their ward- 
robes. 


City Life ♦ 19 * 




Surrounded by music blast- 
ing through the amplifiers and 
colored flashing lights students 
poured into the auditorium 
April 5 for the sixth annual 
Battle of the Bands. 

Starting at 7 p.m., the Battle 
featured five bands which 
played music ranging from 
Metallica to the Doors. The 
bands included ( in order of ap- 
pearance) The Intellectual 
Tools, Spastic Children, For- 
tress, The Dank Crocodiles, and 
the Bone-Smugglers. 

To compete in the Battle, each 
band submitted a demo tape 
which had to have at least one 
student member, and they also 
turned in a list of songs with 
their lyrics. "The lyrics were 
screened to prevent any pro- 
fanity or explicit lyrics from 
reaching the stage," Student 
Government member Paul 
Wang, senior, said. 

With songs ranging from 
"L.A. Woman" to "Hard to 
Handle," the Dank Crocodiles 
captured the $100 first prize. 
The all-acoustic, two-man band 


Explaining the order of events. Student 
Government sponsor Mrs. Renee Kouris, 
English teacher, instructs Tony Clements, 
senior, on the procedure to use while he 
sets up his equipement. 


Bone-Smugglers won the $50 sec- 
ond prize. "We played songs 
which most of the crowd liked, 
and our singer really did a good 
job getting the crowd going," 
Steve Blazevich, senior, said. 

Fourteen adults and eight stu- 
dents rated each band on profes- 
sionalism, stage show, vocals, 
drums, instrumentals, and over- 
all audience reaction. "I really 
liked the music that the Croco- 
diles played, and they had the 
most crowd appeal," Nick Paul- 
son, senior, said. 

Band members fought off 
their stage fright as they pre- 
pared for their moment in the 
spotlight. "I was really scared 
about going up on stage," Ehrlich 
Tan, junior, said. "It was the first 
time I performed with this band 
in front of a lot of people." 

Because of broken chairs from 
the past years, the administration 
wanted to have the Battle in the 
fieldhouse, but settled for stricter 
rules enforced by security. Stu- 
dents could not stand in the 
aisles, on their chairs, or leave 
their seats, according to Mrs. 


ALL TANGLED UP 

To repair the cable on the curtain, Steve 
Sims, junior, sorts through wiring before 
the Battle begins. Some students spent all 
day fixing the wiring, setting up and 
checking the sound system. 



Kouris. "When you're used to 
running shows, you know there 
are bound to be some problems," 
Mrs. Kouris said, "but when the 
administration came and roped 
off the front so that nobody could 
dance, I was crushed." 

The administration cracked 
down again when they discov- 
ered Student Government's plan 
to have a pyro-tech show. Be- 
cause of fire hazards the fire chief 
outlawed most of the show, leav- 
ing only flashpots and sonic 
booms. "After all the advertis- 
ing, I expected the pyro-tech 
show to be something great," 
Kim Schmitz, sophomore, said. 
"Every couple of minutes, you'd 
hear 'boom' and that's about it." 

As the lights dimmed and the 
music faded, students filed out of 
the auditorium while the bands 
packed up all their equipment for 
their next gig. 

KttPiN G IHt BkAl 

As he pounds his drum set to the beat of 
"Lola," Jon Florczak, junior, provides the 
backupbeat for The Intellectual Tools. The 
Tools also added backup singers to pro- 
duce more harmony and sounds. 



♦20 ^ Battle of the Bands 







Searching for their personalized ballons, 
juniors Julie Zimmerman and Lisa Chas- 
tain spot them on the wall. Balloons and 
center pieces allowed the couples to 
remember their night of 'Heaven'. 



In hopes of finding the perfect flowers, 
Sara Hundley, junior, picks out a nosegay 
at Bohling Florists. Students rushed 
around taking care of last minute details 
preparing for the semi-formal dance. 


PERFECT MANNERS 

Upon arrival at Turnabout, Bob Benoint, 
senior, helps Tami Ciesielski, junior, with 
her coat. Although the girls did the ask- 


ing, the guys still played the role of a 
perfect gentlemen by performing acts of 
chivalry for their dates. 


♦22 ^■Turnabout 






Students search for Heaven 

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After entering the cafeteria 
and showing their tickets to the 
awaiting doormen, couples 
heard the theme song “Heaven" 
by Bryan Adams throughout the 
room as they walked through the 
peach, lilac and silver balloon 
arch into the semi-formal Turn- 
about dance Feb. 16. 

The cheerleaders spent eight 
hours transforming the cafeteria 
into 'heaven' for the 267 couples 
who attended the dance, held 
from 7 to 11 p.m. Silver stars 
hanging from the ceiling and 
angel centerpieces accented the 
theme. "I liked the heart-shaped 
balloons with the couples' names 
on them," Junior Varsity cheer- 
leader Carolyn Tweedle, junior, 
said. "It was a lot prettier than 
the construction paper." 

Along with the many hours 
the cheerleaders spent decorat- 
ing and planning the dance, the 
attendants spent just as much 
time getting ready. "I went tan- 


ning before the dance to improve 
my color and it took me the whole 
day to do my hair and get every- 
thing perfect," Elle Adoba, so- 
phomore, said. 

While girls rushed around to 
beauty and tanning salons, their 
dates scurried to tie up last min- 
ute loose ends. ”My mom picked 
up the flowers for me because I 
was busy buying a new tie since I 
had worn all the others to other 
dances," Chris St. Leger, senior, 
said. "I can’t wear them twice." 

Just before the dance, couples 
journeyed from house to house 
repeatedly smiling and saying 
"cheese" so parents could capture 
plenty of Kodak moments. "My 
mom took lots of pictures so it got 
annoying after awhile, but I am 
glad I have them now to look 

Tot? WKKSKKSM 

While showing his moves, Kevin Conley, 
senior, dances to Vanilla Ice's "Ice, Ice 
Baby". Popular up beat songs allowed 
students to show their fancy footwork. 


back on later," April Glueckert, 
freshman, said. 

Midway through the dance, 
Lauren Bomberger, senior an- 
nounced seniors Lynn Pavlovich 
and Bill Karr Turnabout Queen 
and King. "I was really shocked 
that Bill and I got it. We didn't 
expect it at all," Lynn said. 

As the dance neared its end, 
couples headed to dinner for the 
night's finale. Despite its name, 
boys often picked up the tab. 
"Even though it's turnabout, I 
still think its a good idea for the 
guy to pay for dinner," Adam 
Schoop, freshman, said. "It 
shows he's a gentleman." 

As curfew time creeped up, 
students said goodnight to their 
dates and thanked them for a 
wonderful night. 


After being announced Turnabout King 
and Queen, seniors Bill Karr and Lynn 
Pavlovich begin their spotlight dance to 
"Wonderful Tonight." 





Donned in sequins, bow ties, 
taffeta and cummerbunds, 205 
couples ventured to the Center 
for Visual and Performing Arts 
on May 4 for an evening of din- 
ner, dancing and surprises at the 
Moonlight Masquerade Junior/ 
Senior prom. 

Going to all extremes, 
whether racing from the florist to 
tux rental or from the manicurist 
to the hair salon, dance goers at- 
tended to every detail to perfect 
the evening of dancing in the 
moonlight. "I went to get my hair 
and nails done so I could look my 
best. I wanted to go all out since 
Prom is such a special night," 
Beth Budarz, freshman, said. 

After hours of preparation, 
tuxedo clad escorts picked up 
their female counterparts to head 
to the visual Moonlight Masquer- 
ade extravaganza of black, silver, 
red and white helium balloons, 
black and silver masks, top hats 
and vase favors, an atmosphere 
created by the Junior Cass Execu- 
tive Council, (CEC). "I'm glad 
everything turned out so well, 
but I’m also glad it’s over,” Miss 


Jennifer Albright, Junior CEC 
sponsor, said. 

After taking in the atmos- 
phere, couples dined on fruit 
cup, salad, prime rib, California 
vegetables and rasberry choco- 
late cake. "Dinner gave me a 
chance to talk to friends and get 
the night off to a good start,” 
Claire Heiber, junior, said. 

After swallowing the last 
piece of dessert, couples 
showed off their latest moves to 
music ranging from Vanilla Ice 
to The Grateful Dead. "They 
played a good variety of music 
that you could dance to most of 
the time, but their were also 
some songs that you never 
heard before," Jen Warda, 
sophomore, said. 

Taking a break from the 
dance floor, couples waited for 
Austin photographers to cap- 
ture the night on film. "My date 
and I were just good friends so 
we took a group picture with the 
couple we doubled with," Mike 
Regnier, senior, said. 

After dancing to "Don't You 
Know What the Night Can Do" 


by Steve Winwood, couples 
headed to Chicago or to 
friends' houses to enjoy their 
dates’ company. "We went to 
our friend's so we could take 
our tuxes off and kick back," 
Ivan Hansen, junior, said. 

After a night of dancing, 
students hit the sack to rest up 
for Sunday's activites. Teens 
headed to Great America, cot- 
tages or just hit the town to 
continue with their weekend 
plans. "I was sick for our Great 
America trip, but I went any- 
way. Ironically, my date was 
the one who ended up staying 
in the car," Mellissa Vrabel, so- 
phomore, said. 

As the weekend ended, stu- 
dents headed home reminisc- 
ing about a moonlit night of 
surprises and memories. 

IS IT STRAIGHT 

As Amy Sobolewski, junior, fixes 
junior Apu Patel's bow tie, juniors 
Mark Palmer and Carolyn Tweedle 
wait for the Class Executive Council 
(CEC) group picture to help them re- 
member all their prom work. Not only 
did CEC have to choose the theme, 
they also had to pick decorations, 
determine the menu and hire a DJ. 




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THANKS FOR HELP IMG 

Recognizing the faculty and parents who 
made prom possible. Junior Class Presi- 
dent Sanjeev Balajee hands them flowers. 
Parents and teachers not only chaper- 
oned the dance, but they also helped 
make and set up the decorations. 


After getting down to Vanilla Ice's "Ice, 
Ice Baby," Jason Banach, senior, and his 
date Michelle Uzubelle, sophomore, take 
a break from dancing to discuss their 
post-prom plans. Whether heading to 
Chicago for a night on the town or hang- 
ing out at a friend's house, students con- 
tinued with prom festivities. 






While Mrs. Louise Rhodes, Students 
Against Drunk Driving (SADD) sponsor, 
helps Mrs. Linda Schaffer, homeeconom- 
ics teacher, with her corsage, they discuss 
the decorations. Faculty often decided to 
attend the prom to relive their own high 
school memories. 


■■■■■I 

With dinner and pictures out of the way, 
Betsy Reck, senior, and date tear up the 
dance floor. Slow songs, fast songs and 
the theme song "Don't You Know What 
the Night Can Do," offered couples a 
chance to show off their latest moves. 


Prom 



Caps pinned in place and 
collars neatly tucked under 
robes, 255 graduates filled the 
auditorium anxiously waiting 
while family members and 
friends packed the field house 
for Commencement. 

Weeks before the actual cere- 
mony, Mr. James Bawden and 
Senior Class sponsor Marlene 
Blees, along with the rest of the 
Guidance Department started 
planning for the ceremony to 
make sure everything ran 
smoothly. "I had my cap on the 
back of my head and since I had 
to go on stage and read names 
Mrs. Blees said I had to pull it 
down on my forehead so I 
would look dignified," Emily 
Baciu, vice president said. 
"There were some wrong 
names on the diplomas, but that 
wasn't guidance's fault. The 
students had the opportunity to 

After the concert choir sang their rendi- 
tion of Bette Midler's "From a Distance," 
Russell Yu, valedictorian, glances over 
the program while Julie Rouse, salutato- 
rian, continues to applaud. In their 
speeches, Russell motivated the class and 
Julie reminisced over the past four years. 


check over their names to make 
sure they were right." 

With the traditional "Pomp 
and Circumstance" playing in 
the background, the graduates 
took their places in the field 
house. Immediately after the 
processional. Reverend Ronald 
Moritz delivered the invocation 
followed by Russell Yu's vale- 
dictory address. "A graduating 
senior told me I sounded like a 
Nazi dictator rallying a troop or 
they thought I was going to talk 
about Nintendo or my finger 
nails after I did all the hand mo- 
tions," Russell said. 

The concert choir provided 
entertainment with their rendi- 
tion of "From a Distance." Julie 
Rouse then reminisced over the 
past four years, highlighting a 
Semi-State Football Team, State 
champion Speech and Debate 
Teams as well as two first place 
floats and spirit award in her sa- 
luditory address. 

Other speakers included 
Mrs. Linda Hess, president of 
the School Board, and Dr. Kevin 
McCaffrey, principal, who's 
timely speech compared gradu- 


ation to the NBA finals and the 
Chicago Bulls. 

"Graduating didn't hit me 
until Dr. McCaffrey said to 
change the tassels and the band 
started playing really loud," 
Steve Blazevich said. "But what 
really made me realize was 
when I started getting all the 
money from my relatives." 

After hearing their names 
called and receiving their diplo- 
mas, the seniors switched their 
tassels to the left to become new 
alumni. "Right after I heard my 
name a bunch of people 
cheered. I looked up and I felt 
so really stupid because I saw 
my friends holding a banner 
that said 'Congrats, Jen Pa liga'," 
Jen said. 

With gowns turned in, tossed 
caps found and senior pictures 
in hand, the new alumni left the 
school as a class for the last time. 


Walking toward the stage to wait for her 
name to be called, Carissa Reppen 
watches a classmate receive their di- 
ploma. On June 9, 255 students partici- 
pated in the commencement ceremony. 




# 26^ Graduation 


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Posing for a picture in the Commons, 
Barry Vanderhoek displays his recently 
obtained diploma. The graduation cere- 
mony started at one o'clock and ended 
with final snap shots and congratulation 
hugs around 2:10 p.m. 


LAST LAUGH 


As a tension breaker, Lisa Gossler blows 
bubbles during the ceremony. Whether 
sneaking bubbles into the fieldhouse or 
decorating caps with a final message, 
graduates added a little fun to spice up 
the commencement. 





Before receiving his diploma, Adam 
Cohen waits for Dr. McCaffrey's speech 
to come to an end. After four years of 
high school the realization of graduation 
finally set in. 


Graduation #2 7 ^ 



Looking out for stress 

WATCI IL ' 


Watching the clock, students 
raced to get through homework, 
upcoming tests and never-end- 
ing practices. As time ran out, 
they found themselves bending 
under pressure. 

Always wearing the halo in 
the family, some students found 
the term “role-model" caused 
more tension than usual. "Be- 
cause I'm the oldest, my parents 
expect so much more of me," 
Valeri Nairn, sophomore, said. 
"They expect me to get good 
grades and be an example for my 
younger brother." 

Younger siblings faced meet- 
ing parents’ pre-set standards. "I 
feel a lot of pressure to be in the 
same sports and to get as good of 
grades as my brother," Jeff 
Bagull, freshman, said. "Just 
because he's my brother, they 
expect the same things from me." 

Sometimes students set their 
own limits on how much they 
could do in a day. Cramming to 
fit in studies before fun made the 


In hopes of getting an "A" on his Govern- 
ment test, Brian Cronin, senior, uses the 
library for peace and quiet. The pressures 
of school and home life caused students to 
look for time alone with studies. 


day short of minutes. "When I 
get home, the first thing my mom 
asks me is if I have any home- 
work," Ashley Wasem, fresh- 
man, said. "If I do, my parents 
won't let me talk on the phone 
until it's done." 

But studies oftern went be- 
yond the school classroom. After 
sitting in driver's education for 
five weeks, students felt appre- 
hensive about taking their 
driver's test to earn their license. 
"I was really nervous on the day 
of the test because I didn't read 
anything in the book," Eric No- 
lan, senior, said. "I had no idea 
what was going to be on the test." 

Attending call-out meetings 
by the dozen, students hoped for 
their name to appear on the team 
list. Trying out for teams gave 
teens a view of competition 
stress. "There is a lot of pressure 
put on an athlete trying out for a 
sport because of all the competi- 
tion, so I could understand why 
people get nervous," Ivan 
Hansen, junior, said. 

Hoping to keep their weight 
down, students tried everything 
from aerobics classes and quick 
diets to look like the models pic- 
tured in Vogue and Glamour. 


Teens struggled to stay in shape 
during the long winter months by 
avoiding those tempting french 
fries and chocolate milk shakes 
while anticipating the summer 
days. "Every spring I look at 
myself in the mirror and decide to 
lose weight," Luann Morgan, 
junior, said. "I either starve 
myself or ride my bike to lose 
pounds for the summer." 

Dating caused students many 
sleepless nights. Always hoping 
to make a good first impression, 
students found social situations 
very tense. "I think that first dates 
are a cause of some pressure," Joe 
Janusonis, senior, said. "Only 
because the two people are al- 
ways wondering and thinking 
what he or she will encounter." 

Whether at home, in the class- 
room, on the playing field or at a 
party with friends, students tack- 
led everyday pressures by using 
the knowledge they've gained 
from past experiences. 

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Trying to put more power and force be- 
hind her serve, Kyla Morrissey, senior, 
practices her form to try to obtain one of 
the seven spots on the Varsity Tennis 
Team. Struggling for perfection caused 
many students to face long days of prac- 
tice for personal satisfaction and success. 


♦28 #■ Pressure 





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As time sped by, students 
found themselves wishing for 25 
hours in a day. Finally, with a 
few minutes, boredom hit. 

After watching every music 
video imaginable, exhausting the 
supply of junk food and reading 
everything from the cereal box to 
last week's TV guide, bored stu- 
dents with a few extra minutes on 
their hands faced all their spare 
time with no ideas on how to 
spend it. "It's really boring when 
I'm at home alone, just sitting 
there, with absolutely nothing to 
do," Brett Meingasner, senior, 
said. "I can never think of any- 
thing good to do." 

With tickets to the Bulls game 
sitting on the dresser. Subway 
coupons in the kitchen and a 

LADY-IN-WAITING 

While juniors Lisa Duray, Regina Marco 
and Allison Rose watch thestudents pass, 
Michelle Mancari, junior, waits for the 
start of the Homecoming pep rally. Even 
with school activities to prevent unevent- 
ful moments, students still faced the prob- 
lem of unexpected boredom. 



Until basketball practice, Jamie Muskin, 
freshman, utilizes her extra time to bake 
Christmas cookies. Students often looked 
for different activities to hold their inter- 
ests until boring moments passed. 


Brady Bunch marathon on TV, 
students with things to do had to 
sacrifice their exciting agendas to 
suffer through mounds of end- 
less and thrilless assignments. 
"Once I came back from being 
sick on a Friday and my parents 
wouldn't let me go out because of 
all the homework I had to make 
up," Renee Carlson, freshman, 
said. "I had to sit at home by 
myself all night and just think 
about all the fun I would've had." 

Since parents frequently held 
the keys to after school activities 
and social events, students found 
that punishments for anything 
from not cleaning their rooms to 
breaking curfew caused many 
boring moments. "I can't stand it 
when I'm grounded because the 
first thing my parents take away 
is my phone," Natalee Newsom, 
freshman, said. "Without my 
phone, I get really bored because 
I can't gab with all my friends." 

With everything from birth- 
day parties to holiday get-togeth- 


ers, students sacrificed weekends 
and vacations to spend time with 
family members. "Every year I 
have to go to a family reunion," 
Rob Goodrich, junior, said. "I just 
sit there all day, bored, because I 
don't remember who anyone is." 

Although students com- 
plained about nothing to do, oth- 
ers used extra time to their ad- 
vantage. "I think its okay to be 
bored every once in a while," Jon 
Finerty, sophomore, said. "It 
gives you a little bit of time to 
think about things you normally 
can't during your day." 

Always needing something to 
do, students used extra-curricu- 
lars and friends to eliviate dol- 
drums. "When I feel extra time 
coming on, I call people and 
make plans for the day," Candy 
Lucas, junior, said. "We either go 
to a party or we go dancing." 

With no time left to spare, stu- 
dents raced to finish the day's ac- 
tivities, hoping for those extra 
minutes to return. 



♦30 # Boredom 






WASH AMD GO 

Passing the time, Jeff Sheets, sophomore, 
washes the family car in an attempt to get 
a chance to borrow it. Students found that 
when bored they ran extra errands in 
order to receive special privileges. 

ACE OF SPADES 

In hopes of winning, Karen Thomas, sen- 
ior, looks over the shoulder of Sabrina 
Military, senior, as they play a quick game 
of cards with seniors Boban Kecman and 
Cindy Strain. When faced with extra time 
during school, students used friends to 
get away from the doldrums. 



With nothing to do, Samantha Long, so- 
phomore, french-braids sophomore 
Laura Blue's hair during choir class. 


When finding spare time during classes, 
teens looked for activities to get them 
through until the final bell. 


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Helping out with the neighbors' kids, 
Jolene Daily, junior, occupies the children 
by playing with Legos. Students used 
babysitting as a convenient way to earn 
quick money. 





While reaching into the popcorn machine, 
Jen Paliga, senior, fills up a box for a 
waiting customer at Wright's Barnyard. 
Spending time with fellow teenage em- 
ployees made working more pleasurable. 



#32 ^ J ol:)s 


Jobs treat teens right 




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" May I take your order?" 

From fast food to department 
stores to doctors' offices, stu- 
dents devoted their spare time to 
the labor industry hoping to gain 
a little experience, not to mention 
the extra benefit of spending 
money from their efforts. 

Sprinting home at the sound of 
the last bell, students jumped into 
their uniforms or work clothes 
and headed out as quickly as 
possible to part-time jobs. After 
flipping greasy hamburgers, 
hanging clothes or filing records, 
the working students charged 
home to tackle their homework. 
"I don't get home until midnight 
^nd then 1 have to stay up to do 
homework," John Kotso, junior, 
said. "So I am always falling 

Making a vanilla crunch cone, Dina 
Weisner, junior, prepares an order for a 
customer. Working after school, gave 
students a chance to meet new people. 



asleep during school." 

While some people found 
ringing up angry customer after 
angry customer or racing 
through yellowish-red lights to 
punch in on time a burden, others 
sought refuge from their hectic 
worlds in their jobs. "I like to 
babysit because I love being 
around little kids," Kristine Jus- 
tak, freshman, said. 

Dropping coin after coin into 
swelling or starving piggy banks, 
working students scrimped and 
saved for that perfect new outfit, 
that brand new red convertible or 
just window shopping."I save up 
my work money so I can get 
myself a Honda motorcycle," 
Tom Kicho, junior, said. 

While some students stashed 
their earnings in socks or under 
mattresses, others ran to the ac- 
cess window to withdraw what- 
ever they could. "I work to make 
it easier on my mom," Patty Mel- 


PIZZA PIZZA 

Preparingfora rush delivery, John Kotso, 
junior, tosses the dough fora Rico's pizza. 
Working at restaurants gave students a 
chance to improve their culinary skills 
while earning extra spending money. 


Ion, senior, said. "I can pay for my 
gas, lunches and some clothes so 
she doesn't have to." 

With visions of an ambitious 
and successful future dancing in 
their heads, other students fol- 
lowed their parents' footsteps 
into the family business. "I work 
for my dad so I can get an idea of 
how things are run, that way I'll 
be able to take over when he re- 
tires," T rever Huard, junior, said . 

Even though some students 
chose their parents for bosses 
others felt jumping at a stran- 
ger's command helped them gain 
a taste of the real world. "Work- 
ing gives me a sense of responsi- 
bility, which is what kids need to 
make it later in life," Jen 
Semchack, sophomore, said. 

After a long day of frying fries, 
hamburgers and onion rings or 
helping customers, students wel- 
comed the chance to go home and 
kick back and relax. 


Av.iy.ting his classmates, Derek DeBoer, 
senior, gives seniors Jeremy Moritz and 
Jeff Jorge a copy of "Die Harder." Working 
close to home saved students time and 
money on transportation. 



Jobs +33+ 



Whether taking a younger 
sister to the mall or fulfilling 
household duties, students real- 
ized their responsibilities and the 
importance of home life. 

To earn some extra money 
around the house, to put off 
doing their homework or just to 
get on their parents' good side, 
students often took the initiative 
and volunteered to do an un- 
wanted chore. "Sometimes, if I 
don't really want to start my 
homework , I'll wash the dishes 
or walk the dog," Urzula Urzua, 
senior, said. "I can just get away 
for a while and mellow out in the 
kitchen listening to music." 

When chores failed to discour- 
age students, sibling rivalries 


Getting in a festive mood, Dan Watan- 
apongse, junior, helps his five year old 
sister, Samantha, color Easter eggs. Tak- 
ing part in traditional activities helped 
draw family members together. 


caused rifts in brother-sister rela- 
tionships. Curfew arguments, 
struggles for the car keys and 
little spats surfaced from day to 
day. "My brother and I fight all 
the time at home. We do what- 
ever we can think of to get the 
other one in trouble, and then see 
who gets in more trouble with 
our parents," Robert Marchese, 
freshman, said. 

Students also recognized the 
advantages of having brothers 
and sisters, seeking each other's 
company as friends as well as 
relatives. "Because my sister and 
I are only two years apart, we talk 
and gossip about almost any- 
thing, from school to guys to life 
in general," Melody Sun, junior, 
said. "Now that we are both in 
high school we can relate even 
better to each other." 

Making peanut butter and 
jelly sandwiches and watching 
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 


over and over again, students 
ended up babysitting younger 
siblings when their parents went 
out. "On the weekends sometime 
I have to baby-sit my little cousin 
which can be an adventure. 
Sometimes it can be a hassle to my 
plans, but I'm always glad to help 
out," Deb Yarovsky, senior, said. 

From huge Christmas parties 
to small get-togethers, students 
looked forward to celebrating 
holidays with their extended or 
close family. "Up until I was six- 
teen, we had to have a family 
party. It was kind of fun because 
I got to see my family on such a 
special occasion," Brooke Ma- 
mas, junior, said. 

From a wrestling match with a 
younger brother through every 
holiday celebration imaginable 
to a four-year-old cousin's birth- 
day party, students discovered 
that despite some discrepancies, 
family really did matter. 



^3 4 ^ Home Life 




With the winter holidays right around the 
comer, Jeff Doherty, junior, puts popcorn 
strands on the family's Christmas tree. 
The holiday spirit infected even teens as 
they helped add festive touches to their 
homes. 




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Before going out with their friends, Aileen 
Castor, senior, fixes her younger sister 
Yevette's hair, while discussing their eve- 
ning plans. Despite frequent sibling rival- 
ries, brothers and sisters lent helping 
hands when necessary. 


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Because of the extra day off, Ben Berzinis, 
senior, and Erin Fech, sophomore, carve a 
pumpkin on Halloween. Teens took on 
strange activities when the holidays came 
around. 


Home Life #■ 35 * 






As he concentrates on his form, Russ 
Kochis, senior, prepares to perform an 
Ollie-Air. Students enjoyed facing the 
challenge and mastering the skill needed 
to execute skateboarding manuevers. 


•AT WAVE 


Hot sand slips through a 
group of students' toes as they 
carry a cooler packed with ice 
cold pop, a ragged old blanket, 
plastic beach toys and the desig- 
nated "beach radio" to the ideal 
spot located just beyond the 
reach of the incoming tide. 

Beaches allowed students 
a chance to meet new, exciting 
people, often that of the opposite 
sex. "While taking advantage of 
the summer heat and sun, I go to 
the beach to look at the hot 
chicks," Aaron Stassen, fresh- 
man, said. "I don't go up to them, 
they come up to me and ask 'How 
old are you? What's your name 
and your number?'." 

Not only did the warm sandy 
beach and cool refreshing water 
allow students to meet different 
people from other cities and 
states, but summer camps also 


had this effect. " It was exciting to 
be 'on my own' for four weeks. I 
met a lot of new friends that I'll 
have forever," Brian Zwieg, 
freshman, said. 

With plenty of free time on 
their hands, friends experi- 
mented with creative ideas to fill 
their time. "My friends and I hi- 
jacked a Domino's Pizza truck," 
Mike Bagull, senior, said. "The 
pizza guy left his keys in the 
truck, so we took it for a joy ride." 

Some students lacked the time 
for joy rides in pizza trucks be- 
cause they spent their summer 
participating in community 
sports. "Playing legion ball took 
up most of my summer," Ryan 
Stojkovich, sophomore, said. 
"But it was well worth the time. 
We took third place in state." 

Aside from exciting times with 
friends and community activi- 


ties, students planned for adven- 
turous vacations with their fami- 
lies. "My brother actually got 
Mickey Mouse's autograph 
when we went to Disneyland," 
Eric Stojkovich, freshman, said. 
"And when I went to Florida I 
caught eight sharks." 

After a day of good times, 
laughs and adventures at the 
beach, the students shook out 
their blanket, grabbed their sand- 
filled 'beach radio' and made 
their way through the cooling 
sand back to the empty parking 
lot as the sun set. 

SPICAND SPAN 

To save her sister a little time and money, 
juniors Beth Suter and Julie Zimmerman 
dry the car's lights to prevent them from 
streaking. Students took advantage of 
limited summer heat by heading outside 
during warm weather, even if it meant 
doing favors for family members. 


♦36 Summer 






After a long day of swimming and fun, 
seniors Michelle Wojcik and Marcee 
Rueth prepare hotdogs and hamurgers 
to satisfy their friends' hungry appetities. 
Students often took advatage of their 
grills in the summer in order to make 
quick and delicious lunches. 

Treating her dog Ranger for his good be- 
havior, Michelle Layer, junior, takes time 
off after her summer diving practice. 
Summer diversions gave students a 
chance to relax after a busy day of prac- 
tices or work. 



While playing chicken, sophomores 
Mandy Blees, Jenny Warda, Kellen Rogan 
and Amanda Shock cool off after basking 
in the sun. The sumer heat drove students 
to the water to cool off and have a little fun 
before heading back to school in the fall. 


Summer #3 7^ 






Neither rain, snow, sleet nor 
hail could daunt students in 
search of outdoor frolic and fun. 
Students braved the elements 
and headed outside no matter 
what the weather. 

Although rain prompted 
people to stay inside, it failed to 
dampen students' spirits as they 
proceeded with outdoor activi- 
ties in spite of stormy skies. "I 
love to just go outside and walk 
around in the rain, but most of 
the time it's only in the summer 
because it's warm rain," Apu 
Patel, junior, said. "I go out with 
a can of 7-Up and sing that song 
like the commercial." 

When the first snowflakes of 
winter fell, excited students 
dragged hats, gloves and scarves 
out of their closets and bundled 
up. Winter sports or just playing 


in the snow provided a refresh- 
ing escape from staying inside. 
"My friends and I like to go out- 
side and peg cars with snow- 
balls," John Czapkowicz, senior, 
said. " It's kind of fun." 

Strong blasts of icy wind 
didn't intimidate students ei- 
ther. Whether gentle breezes or 
fierce gales blew, undaunted 
students carried on with their 
outdoor lives. "I would never 
stay inside just because it's 
windy," Courtney Miller, so- 
phomore, said. "The worst it can 
do is mess up my hair, and that 
can be fixed once you get inside." 

Unusual conditions threw 
students for a curve as they expe- 
rienced some days of unex- 
pected warm weather in the 
winter. "Once or twice, it got 
really warm," Ted Wilford, jun- 



Sheltered from the rain by an umbrella. 
Heather Potter, junior, draws an ’M' on 
junior Kathy Zoil's face with red lipstick. 
Despite the drizzle on Homecoming, stu- 
dents carried on with the parade and the 
other Homecoming festivities. 


As his eyes roam the north parking lot in 
search of an unsuspecting target, Chris 
Kruhaj, senior, makes a snowball after 
school. When the first snowflakes fell, 
students took advantage of the weather 
and participated in winter sports or 
played in the snow. 


ior, said. "I went home after 
school, put some shorts on, 
rolled down the windows in my 
car, and drove around with sun- 
glasses on in the middle of win- 
ter. It was great!" 

As they noticed the sun peek- 
ing through the clouds, stu- 
dents' moods brightened with 
the approaching warmer 
weather. As temperatures in- 
creased students ventured out- 
side for fresh air. "Once the sun 
comes out, nobody can keep me 
inside," Barb Brennan, fresh- 
man, said. "When it gets warm 
out, I like to golf, play soccer or 
basketball or just go for a walk." 

From cloudy skies to rays of 
sun, students dicovered that re- 
gardless of what the weather had 
in store, they could always count 
on fun in the forecast. 



#38^ Weather 



HOLD ON TIGHT 

With her canine co-pilot Abby, Lauren 
Bomberger, senior, sleds down the hill in 
front of her house. As soon as Jack Frost 
began his calvalcade of snowflakes rest- 
less students went sledding or had snow- 
ball fights with their friends. 


After returning home from school, Kristy 
Tuzikowski, junior, carries out her daily 
task of walking her dog Murphy. Stu- 
dents found that despite unfavorable 
weather, they still had the obligation to 
complete their chores. 


Taking an unexpected dip from her raft, 
Michelle Layer, junior, enjoys the last of 
the summer sun with Carolyn Tweedle, 
junior. Indian summers and spring heat 
waves drew teens outside to enjoy the 
short bursts of tropical temperatures. 






HtLPWGHANQ 

Anticipating the terror in store for them, 
senior Heather Brickman, Eleanor Hil- 
liard, looks for consolation from junior 
Ted Wilford. Ted and Heather, acting the 
role of a married couple, found the emo- 
tions difficult to express due to the deep 
feelings involved. 

MOW L1STEM kiERL 

Just moments after an attempted escape, 
senior Kevin Conley, convict Glenn Grif 
fin, warns junior Ted Wilford to obey his 
orders. Actors found the hate emotion 
hard to express because of friendships 
outside of the play. 






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Idle threats from Kevin Conley, senior, 
and Greg Kolodzieg, junior, fail to scare 
Ted Wilford, junior, during early rehears- 


als for the fall play. Cast members spent 
weeks to perfect their lines for the sus- 
penseful drama. 



♦40 Fall Play 




...Police authorities have re- 
quested all citizens to be on the look- 
out for a 1941 Dodge Sedan, gray, 
mud splattered. ..bearing license 
plate number HL6827 ...that is 
HL6827. One of the convicts is 
wearing a pair of faded blue farmer's 
overalls which... 

Telling the "It could never 
happen to me" story, "Desperate 
Hours", which ran Nov. 1 
through Nov. 3, portrayed a 
family imprisoned and terror- 
ized in their home by escaped 
convicts. "The play was really 
tense. It sort of left you in a lurch 
at the end," Heather Brickman, 
senior, said. "Hopefully, every- 
one walked out saying 'Wow!'" 

Because the play's intensified 
plot came as something new to 


the actors, the effects also came as 
some surprise. "The tension in 
this play had to be incredibly 
high," Ted Wilford, junior, said. 
"Every moment had to have the 
level of emotion so high that 
sometimes we actually fright- 
ened ourselves." 

Along with the usual crises 
that come along with a produc- 
tion, the "Desperate Hours" cast 
and crew experienced a few extra 
setbacks. The cast's lack of expe- 
rience caused the majority of the 
problems for the directors. "We 
were looking for people to fill 
many empty roles from gradu- 
ation," Drama Director Mr. Doug 
Irk said . "We lost a lot of seniors." 

While preparing for opening 
night and dealing with the stress 


of rehearsals and memorizing 
lines, the cast found time to help 
the rookies and to give moral 
support. "Backstage, the cast got 
along fantastically," Heather 
said. "On stage the characters 
clashed constantly. It made for 
some interesting situations." 

Besides opening night jitters 
and tension, other factors made it 
an out-of-the-ordinary produc- 
tion. "There is tightly knit inter- 
action within the characters," 
Drama Club sponsor Mr. Gene 
Fort, social studies teacher, said. 
"Lots of emotional and psycho- 
logical violence." 

The audience breathed a sigh 
of relief as a rifle shot echoed 
through the auditorium, ending 
the convicts' reign of terror. 




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Before his cue, senior Sean Kemp, Lt. Carl 
Fredericks, goes over his character's lines 
during rehearsal. To get ready for open- 
ing night, the cast practiced 15 hours a 
week for six weeks. 

iiilifaMMI 

As senior Adrian Tabion, Deputy Sheriff 
Jesse Bard, decides how to deal with the 
case, sophomore Joey Lalich, policeman 
Harry Carson, takes a break by playing 
solitare. The actors used a variety of props 
to make the scenes realistic. 


Fall Play # 41 * 




When the Duchy of Grand 
Fenwick, a 15 square mile coun- 
try, declares war on the United 
States, anything can happen. 

The Drama Department's 
winter production "The Mouse 
that Roared," which ran Feb. 21, 
23, and 24, described the plight 
of a small country when the 
United States copied their larg- 
est export: wine. After America 
ignored Grand Fenwick's warn- 
ings, the tiny country declared 
war and invaded New York 
City. 

Picked specifically for its 
many roles, the satiric comedy 
provided newcomers the oppor- 
tunity to perform onstage or 
help out backstage. Sixteen 
female and thirteen male parts 
allowed the rookies to obtain 
theatrical experience. "With this 
play, I was able to conquer my 
stage fright," Julie Kirsch, so- 
phomore, said. "It made me 
realize that performing in front 
of people isn't scary ." 

Because of the large number 


of newcomers, the actors had to 
get acquainted with the theater 
and stage. "This play involved 
teaching as well as performing. 
It was more of an educational 
process," director Mr. Doug Irk 
said. "We did acting exercises a 
lot, and I had to teach the new 
kids stage right, stage left and 
other stage directions." 

To overcome the inexperi- 
ence and stage fright of the new 
actors, the "old-timers" took 
the opportunity to help them 
interpret a line or understand 
stage directions. "In their inex- 
perience, the new people would 
often make beginners' mis- 
takes, such as not projecting or 
facing the audience," Ted 
Wilford, junior, said. "We 
would do everything we could 
to correct and help them out." 

Rookies and veterans found 
themselves rearranging their 
schedules to adjust to the end- 
less rehearsals. The cast prac- 
ticed five days a week for two to 
three hours each night. "It took 


up a lot of time, but it sometimes 
seemed like it hardly took up any 
time because it was so much 
fun," Mimi Sellis, senior, said. 
"Besides, when I wasn't really 
doing anything, my portable TV 
helped pass the time." 

As the cast spent more and 
more time together preparing 
for the show, they formed 
friendships that grew closer as 
opening night approached. 
"Everybody was working to- 
wards a common goal, and when 
you're at practice night after 
night, you really get to know 
everybody and become friends," 
Tim Bognar, freshman, said. 

As the "mouse" of a country 
defeated the United States re- 
ceiving an annual tribute of 12 
dozen pomegranates, it showed 
anything can happen—and did. 

PROFESSIONAL HELP 

Asking for advice on how to approach 
her role of Mrs. Reiner, Shannon Rose, 
senior, consults with director Mr. Doug 
Irk backstage. Using his theatrical 
knowledge, Mr. Irk guided the actors 
through the production. 



On the catwalk above the stage, Sandhya 
Gupta, junior, adjusts a spotlight so it 
shines on the correct actor. Backstage 
help proved as essential as the onstage 
action in perfecting the production. 



♦42 # Winter Play 



Unable to put her true feelings into 
words, senior Gina Rossi, playing Duch- 
ess Gloriana, tries to convince senior Ben 
Hankin, portraying Tully Bascom, of the 
benefits of marriage. 



YOUNG EINSTEIN 

Concentrating on equations, freshman 
Tim Bognar, playing Professor Kokintz, 
perfects his powerful Q-Bomb formula. 
Filling the roles of graduated seniors, un- 
derclassmen met the challenge of ac- 
quainting themselves with the stage. 


LOOK AT THIS 

With an amused grin on his face, sopho- 
more Pat Mesterharm, playing Mr. Be- 
ston, laughs at Grand Fenwick's war dec- 
laration as sophomore Maribeth Mask, 
portraying his secretary. Miss Johnson, 
looks on. After the United States treated 
Fenwick's protests and warnings as a 
joke, the tiny country declared war. 


Winter Play #Z^3 ^ 



It's a Beauty 

As she shows off her wedding band to the 
admiring girls. Heather Brickman, sen- 
ior, tells of the disadvantages of having 
too many men. Lucille proved her point 
when she sang. 


Who |g the Fariest 

In the hectic minutes before the curtain 
rises, the girls crowd around the mirror in 
the dressing room to put finishing touches 
on hair and makeup. The cast enlisted the 
expertise of Phaze I's Nancy Feldman. 


One step, two step 

To polish up their performance, dancers 
Kellen Kogan, sophomore, and Adam Co- 
hen, senior, practice "Take a Little One- 
Step.". The musical featured various 
types of dancing which ranged from tap 
to ballroom. ' 


♦44 #■ Musical 




Singing, dancing, comedy and 
romance hit the stage as the cur- 
tain rose for the spring musical 
"No No, Nanette." 

Starting at 8 p.m., the musical 
opened its three-day run May 9 in 
the auditorium. Set in the sum- 
mer of 1 925 and centering around 
a young lady who just wanted to 
have some fun, the plot's sudden 
twists and unexpected comedy 
kept the audience and the cast 
wrapped up in the story line. 
"The thing that made the plot it- 
self so interesting was the hu- 
mor," Gina Rossi, senior, said. "If 
the play wasn't so funny, it would 
have dragged on forever." 

To perfect their performances, 
ten principal characters, sixteen 
dancers and nineteen chorus 
members sacrificed at least two 
hours a day, four nights a week 
to prepare for opening night. "It 



Hoisted upon dancer's shoulders, senior 
Gina Rossi, portraying Nanette, marvels 
at the Atlantic City coast. Using the ex- 
cuse of visiting her grandmother in Tren- 
ton, Nanette spent the night with her 
friends in Atlantic City without her aunt's 
knowledge of her plans. 


was very time-consuming, but 
when opening night came, all the 
work showed," Joe Lalich, sopho- 
more, said. "Also, when we were 
not onstage, we could talk or do 
homework." 

As opening night neared, ten- 
sion and frustration mounted 
with the production far from 
perfect. Rough spots in the 
dances, missed cues and micro- 
phones with dead batteries 
caused concern until dress re- 
hearsals. "We made a lot of mis- 
takes and had a lot of problems," 
Aileen Castor, junior, said. "But 
somehow, the week of the per- 
formance, everything miracu- 
lously came together." 

Rented or brought from home, 
costumes from the era spiced up 
the performance. Colorful bath- 
ing suits, fringed flapper dresses 
and baggy knickers splashed on 
the scene to make the show more 
realistic. "The costumes in any 
show set the time, scene and feel 
for the performance. They give 
character to the kids,” Costume 
Coordinator Mr. Gene Fort, so- 
cial studies teacher, said. "When 


actors put on a costume, some- 
thing just transforms them, and 
they become that individual 
character." 

In gratitude for her years of 
service to music and drama pro- 
ductions, the members and direc- 
tors of "No, No, Nanette" dedi- 
cated the production to costume 
designer Mrs. Audrey Bussert, 
elementary music teacher, who 
announced her retirement. "We 
dedicated the show to thank her 
not only for this year, but for all 
the years she put in, unselfishly 
helping out," Director Mr. Doug 
Irksaid. "It was our way of saying 
it meant a lot to us." 

With the last note of the final 
song, the musical came to an end. 
As the actors took their bows, the 
applause thundered from the 


audience and the curtain closed. 



Singing, dancing and tossing beachballs, 
the cast opens the second act with the 
"Peach on the Beach" as they encourage 
Nanette to join them and play in the sand. 
The cast rented the colorful bathing suits 
and other outfits, totaling over 300 pieces, 
from Broadway Costumes Limited in 
Chicago and brought their own costumes 
to add authenticity to the show. 



Musical 



Natural 
disasters, 
psychotic 
killers and 
a brief but 
deadly war 
captivated 
the nation 
as part of 



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After a 43-day war in the 
Persian Gulf began on Jan. 16, 
President Bush declared "Op- 
eration Desert Storm" a suc- 
| cess with an Allied victory in 
a nationwide address. The 
^United States suffered 292 
^casualties compared nearly 
300,000 for Iraq. 

Iraq at- 
tacked Saudi Ara- 
bia and inun- 
dated Israel with Scud Missiles upon the breakout of 
ground war on Feb. 24. The Allied forces halted of- 
fensive military act midnight on Feb. 27 when Irag re- 
treated from Kuwait and agreed to comply with 
United Nations (UN) regulations. 

The war resulted from Iraqi President Saddam 
Hussein's ruthless August invasion of Kuwait. 
President Bush, along with other UN members, de- 
clared a trade embargo on Iraq and ordered troops 
and warplanes to Saudi Arabia as part of "Operation 
Desert Shield." The 41 5,000 troops deployed to Saudi 
Arabia included 23 Munster graduates. Students 
voiced their concerns as they found friends and rela- 
tives shipped to the Middle East ready for war. "Al- 
though I don't want to see American lives lost, we 
have to stop Hussein once and for all," Apu Patel, 
junior, said. "If force is the only way to put him in his 
place, then I support it." 

Before the ground war, America and its allies bom- 
barded Baghdad Jan. 16 with an air attack termed 


"Operation Desert Storm" after Hussein failed to 
pull his troops from Kuwait by the unconditional 
Jan. 15 deadline. As a last resort before taking mili- 
tary action. Secretary of State James Baker traveled tc 
Geneva, Switzerland on Jan. 9 for unsuccessful 
peace talks with Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz. 

After devastating air attacks, a desperate Husseir 
turned to ecological destruction as he torched oil 
fields and released over 6 million barrels of crude 
from Kuwaiti tankers and offshore terminals Feb. 2, 
attempting unsuccessfully to ward off amphibious 
attacks from the allied coalition and to endanger 
Saudi Arabia's water supply. 

With waving flags and yellow ribbons tied tc 
doors, light posts, trees and landmarks, Americans 
bolstered their patriotism and displayed their con- 
cern for troops in the battle zone. "The bottom line 
for me is that I don't have to like or approve of whal 
the government is doing," Becky Boilek, senior, said 
"I just have to support the men and women over 
there fighting and hope that it's over soon." 

The war magnified the effects of the current 
economic recession. Skyrocketing gas prices, rising 
over 30 cents per gallon in August, caused increases 
at the gas pump, in petroleum prices and in air fares, 
"Because I have to pay for gas with my own money, 
the higher prices left me without any extra spending 
money," Tracy Rucinski, junior, said. 

After America and its allies fought a war for the 
liberation of Kuwait, a war to preserve democracy 
President Bush announced Feb. 27, "Kuwait is liber- 
ated. Iraq's army is defeated." 




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LOCAL SHOTGUN MURDERS 

Rampant shootings alarm Calumet Region 


Panic hit Northwest Indiana 
residents as a shotgun killer 
stalked the Calumet Region, at- 
tacking victims for no apparent 
reason. The rampage began 
Oct. 30 and resulted in seven 
deaths in the area. 

As the killer continued to 
roam the area in search of more 
victims, the local police depart- 
ments carried on the investiga- 
tion. The Federal Bureau of In- 
vestigation (FBI) released a psy- 
chological profile of the killer, 
and the local task force circu- 
lated a composite drawing of 



"I was driving down White Oak at night when 
I saw someone following behind me with 
one headlight. I thought it was the killer, but 
when he pulled up next to me, It was only 
Bill Cowqill." Tom Miga, senior 


the suspect. The suspect was 
described as a white male in his 
20's with collar-length brown 
hair. Witnesses also reported 
seeing a "white boxy car" at the 
scenes of the crimes. 

With the threat of the killer 
on the loose, many students 
chose to stay in at night. "There 


were many times when I would 
have liked to go out alone, but I 
couldn't because of that ma- 
niac," Julie Schoop, senior, said. 

The killer had lesser effects 
on other students. They would 
carry on their everyday lives. 
"It didn't really bother me be- 
cause I was never really out by 


myself," Elliott Pinkie, senior, 
said. "I would usually go out 
with a group of people." 

Gary police arrested a sus- 
pect in the shotgun murders 
Jan. 29, but contrary to descrip- 
tions by witnesses, they appre- 
hended a black suspect . How- 
ever, a shotgun found at his 
mother's house has been linked 
by ballistic evidence to at least 
three of the killings, and the 
suspect's palm print matched 
the one found on the car of the 
first murder victim, according 
to police sources. 



FLASH FLOOD 

Rain Storm Forces Evacuation 


Approximately 270 Wicker 
Park Estate residents in High- 
land woke up Nov. 29 to police 
officers pounding on their 
doors ordering them to imme- 
diately evacuate their homes. 
After torrential rains hit the 
area, the Little Calumet River 
overflowed its banks. 

Police allowed residents 20 
minutes to collect valued pos- 
sessions before deserting the 
flooded area. Some residents 
required shelter at the Lincoln 
Center while others frantically 
contacted relative and friends 
for a place to stay. "I think most 
people were giving and wanted 
to help," Amy Brietzke, sopho- 
more said. "If someone I knew 
asked me, I'd gladly take them 
into my home." 

As the days passed, residents 
flocked to and from the area 
and meetings with town offi- 
cials, as controversy over gov- 
ernment buyouts and aid frus- 
trated the victims. 

Pack it up 

Unloading the truck, Tony Clements, 
senior, helps unpack the bags of cloth- 
ing for Highland flood victims. Stu- 
dents gathered toys, clothes, food and 
other necessities to help the victims. 


To assist flood victims, Mun- 
ster students donated clothing, 
food and cleaning supplies in 
hopes of helping the homeless 
residents through harsh times 
and weather. Project X mem- 
bers sorted the collected goods, 
which were then delivered by 
Munster town officials. "The 
participation for the collection 
was highest at the elementaries. 
It was great," Project X sponsor, 
Mr. Chuck Schallhorn, social 
studies teacher said. "The high 
school had the least participa- 
tion in terms of quantity of 
clothes donated, but the partici- 
pation was good for labor with 
sorting of clothes." 

With a $600 donation raised 
at a bake sale during the Mun- 
ster Arts and Crafts Fair, the 
Senior Class also aided High- 
land flood victims. "I think the 
class should be commended for 
standing up to the call for help," 
Jason Banach, senior said. 

With aid given, reconstruc- 
tion of the area began. Al- 
though residents continue to 
work on their homes daily, po- 
lice enforce a 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
entry and traffic regulation. 


Big Talk ^4 7 # 




MALL Ti 


Relieving 
heavy topics, 
teens 
sought 
lighter 
words to 
catch up on 
latest 


FASHION STATEMENT 

Teens change with new trends 


Weighted down with shop- 
ping bags and pushing their 
way through crowded stores, 
students bought every item 
they could before their credit 
card accounts ran dry. 

™ With the arrival of boxers, 
stretch pants and sporto boots, 
students added to their ward- 
robe with the new fashion 
trends. "I like wearing boxers 
because they are more comfort- 
able and I like the different de- 
signs on them," Adam Schoop, 
freshman, said. 

Whether to get out of the 
house or to spend time with 
friends, shopping malls pro- 
vided students with everyday 


In short 

Modeling a Christmas gift from his se- 
cret kringle, Ted Reffkin, senior, shows 
off his new boxers to the Paragon staff. 
Guys and girls alike stayed astride with 
the fashion trendsofGQ and J.Crew and 
sometimes even ventured to start a few 
of their own fashion trends. 


wear to evening wear. Even 
with crowds or bad weather, 
some students preferred trying 
on clothes before buying them. 
"I don't like to buy shoes before 
I try them on because every shoe 
fits differently and it is such a 
hassle to take them back," 
Mandy Blees, sophomore, said. 

To reduce the hassles of 
going to malls, students pur- 
chased clothes through maga- 
zines to reduce wandering aim- 
lessly around stores. "When or- 
dering clothes from a magazine, 
you have the luxury of having 
everything in front of you," 
Chris St. Leger, senior, said. "1 
never have to make that pain-in- 
the-neck trip to the shopping 
mall." 

Whether rushing through 
congested malls or avoiding the 
crowd by ordering by a catalog, 
students updated their ward- 
robes and bought the latest ac- 
cesories. 


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"When girls talk about soaps they talk about 
the cute guys and find out who's with who." 

Amy Sobolewski, junior 




"It ranges from girls and who is better looking 
to professional sport teams and who is better 
than who." Matt Mertz, sophomore 



Whether discussing 
"Days of Our Lives" or 
the latest engine modi- 
fications of the Cor- 
vette ZRI, girls and 
guys alike stayed on 
top of the ever-chang- 
ing gossip. 


"Girls talk about clothes to find out what the 
new fashions are so they do not have to wear 
the same boring clothes." 

Elle Adoba, sophomore 


"Girls talk about guys to decide which ones 
are the cute ones and which ones are the 
geeks." Kristin Krupinski, sophomore 


"Girls always talk about how 
fat they are, so naturally the 
girls that think they are fat 
are going to start talking 
about diets." 

Dana Render, junior 


"When Turnabout or Home- 
coming comes around, all 
girls talk about is how they 
have to go tanning so they 
are not pure white for the 
dance." 

Laura Triana, freshman 


"When guys sit around on a boring Friday 
night, they tend to discuss or even quote lines 
from their favorite movies." 

Tim Bertagnolli, junior 


"Guys tend to talk about what cars they 
would like to buy when they get older or just 
to discuss how cheap or expensive the car is 
made." Tom Miga, senior 


"I remember when my 
friend got a new stereo, all 
we talked about for an hour 
was what that stereo was 
able to do." 

Erik Stojkavich, freshman 


So she says 

In hopes of finding out the latest 
gossip, juniors Juliann Safko and 
Laura Lichtle pass lunchtime by dis- 
cussing the day's events. Students 
got together and discussed every- 
thing for school days to sporting 
events. 


REKINDLING CHILDHOOD 

Buttons, gadgets entice teens 



Tightly grasping the control- 
ler, the student manuveurs 
Mario to dodge the fireballs 
thrown by the fire breathing 
dragon at the end of World T wo. 
Unsuccessful, the fireball hits 
Mario, causing the loss of a life. 
The student sighs, hits the reset 
button and tries again. 

Whether seeking relief from 
the stressful test or just remis- 
cing the past, students stole 
away to rekindle part fo their 
childhood years. "Sometimes 
when I'm feeling off the wall, I'll 
pull out my old Legos and build 
houses and cars just for the fun 
of it," Brian Ellis, junior, said. 

After putting away the can- 
nister of Legos, playful students 
reached for toys aimed at a 
higher age group. "Hike to play 
my Game-Boy when there re- 
ally isn't anything else to do. It 
keeps me busy," Jen Briski, jun- 
ior, said. 


While many students 
awaited the new challenges of 
electronic games, some pre- 
ferred the more traditional 
board games. "I like playing 
Monopoly," Chris Maurer, so- 
phomore, said. "It involves the 
challenges of trying to take 
things from friends." 


As the music dies down and 
the words "game over" flash on 
the screen, the student switches 
off the game and TV, defeated 
by World Two. 

High score 

Concentrating on a Tetris game, Elle 
Jenkins, senior, beats her highest score 
after resetting the game three times. 



Small Talk^49 # 


D RUG 



Cutting 
down on 
drugs and 
garbage, 
new 

programs 
became the 



"It's your lucky day!" Mr. Kevin McCaffrey, 
principal, said, as the winners of the drug 
testing lottery walk through the door. 

Hoping to combat student drug and alcohol 
abuse, the School Board approved plans last 
May for a random drug testing program for all 
participants in extracurricular activities. "I 
don't believe that our problem is unique, but 
we do have our share of drug and alcohol use," 
Mr. McCaffrey said. 

The controversial testing attracted the Cable 
News Network (CNN) to film a nationwide 
news brief about the new plan. "CNN coming 
to the school showed that random drug testing 
is a big issue for everyone, not only the people 
that are tested," Cindy Strain, senior said. 

In accordance with the policy, 718 students 
signed the pledge 
and entered the ran- 
dom drawing to re- 
main active and eli- 
gible for club and 
sport participation. 

"I didn't care at all. I 
didn't have any- 
thing to hide, so it 
really didn't mat- 
ter," sophomore Jeff 
Bendis said. 

Others opposed 


the program claiming it was a violation of 
their basic rights. "It's constitutional rape," 
Karyn Krol, senior, said. "I can understand 
them wanting to get rid of drugs, but isn't 
there another way?" 

Despite early controversies, much of the 
initial hype died down. "After the parents and 
students were made aware of the exact proce- 
dures they appeared to accept the program," 
Mr. McCaffrey said. 

Though both programs were intended to 
help the students instead of hurt them, some 
parents failed to recognize the value of either. 
"I believe it is the resposibility of the student 
and the parent. I don't think it should involve 
the police or the school," Mrs. Reggie Rokita, 
Parent Teacher Group (PTG) president said. 

After waiting two 
weeks. Assistant 
Principal, Mr. Rich- 
ard Sopko pulls the 
tested students out 
of class to inform 
them of the lab re- 
sults. "We got your 
results back," Mr. 
Sopko said. "You 
tested negative, but 
you already knew 
that, right?" 



"CNN coming to 
the school showed 
that random drug 
testing is a big 
issue for 

everyone, not only 

L the people that are 

V tested." 

Cindy Strain, senior 





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PITCHING IN 

School, town join in recycling 


As environmentalists cried 
"Save the Earth" worldwide, 
Munster joined in the conserva- 
tionist crusade. Recycling and 
reducing became the latest 
weapons in the war against 
pollution. 

Environmentally safe 

Joining in the recycling effort, 
Geoff Apato, senior, "saves the 
silver" in the cafeteria, while 
Dan Watanapongse, junior, 
totes his bin of recyclables to the 
curb. The new programs in and 
out of the school helped 
preserve the shrinking landfill 
while aiding the environment. 


A familiar sight on every 
street, blue plastic bins filled 
with recyclable trash dotted the 
curbsides. Residents placed 
reusable plastics, aluminum, tin 
and paper in order to reduce the 
amount of garbage. "In Scherer- 
ville, we don't have the recy- 
cling program, so we only re- 
cycle when we think about it. 
Munster's program makes it 
much easier," Tracy Rucinski, 
junior, said. 

Aside from the containers for 
pop cans and paper, the biggest 
school change occurred in the 
cafeteria. Washable plastics 


and real silverware replaced the 
disposable dishes and utensils. 

However, as students dis- 
posed of their lunches, silver- 
ware disappeared. As a result, 
the cafeteria resorted to plastics 
again. "With the plastic silver- 
ware, I can't even cut my food," 
Chris Maurer, sophomore, said. 
"But it's easier to just throw eve- 
rything away than to put it in 
that little box." 

Hoping to save what is left of 
the planet, the town and the 
school adapted their lives to the 
new three R's: Reduce, Reuse, 
and Recycle. 


SPORTS FANATICS 

Students show support for athletes 

Caught up in sports fever, division, but they also came in For baseball fanatics. 


Caught up in sports 
students rooted for their favor- 
ite teams. From the Irish and 
the Bears to the Cubbies and the 
Sox, dedicated students 
cheered on their sports idols. 

As fall signaled the begin- 
ning of football season, teens 
pulled out their pennants and 
headed for the stadium or just 
the family room couch to catch 
the latest action. The Chicago 
Bears got back on the winning 
track after last year's 6-10 rec- 
ord, making it to the final four in 
the playoffs. 

"I think the Bears had a great 
season," Alan Gustaitis, senior, 
said. "They not only won their 


first in running offense and sec- 
ond in run defense." 

With the help of Michael Jor- 
dan's fame and talent, the Bulls 
remained popular throughout 
their season and playoffs. Capi- 
talizing on Jordan's popularity, 
McDonald's created the lim- 
ited-time-only Mcjordan Spe- 
cial, the first McDonald's meal 
named after a celebrity. 

"When I first heard about the 
Mcjordan, it sounded repul- 
sive, but when I actually tried it, 
it was pretty good," Aileen 
Castor, junior, said. "Of course, 
I bought it only because of Mi- 
chael." 


the offi- 
cial April 18 opening of the new 
Comisky Park excited loyal 
White Sox fans. "It was about 
time for a new one," Roseanne 
Zurad, senior, said. "I hope 
they have fireworks because 
they are the best part ." 

College athletics also 
sparked interest. The ongoing 
rivalry between Indiana Uni- 
versity and Purdue University 
prompted friendly arguments. 
"One of my sisters goes to Pur- 
due and another goes to IU," 
Rachelle Pestikas, sophomore, 
said. "When they both come 
home and there is a game on TV, 
it gets pretty vicious." 



Talk of the Town#^ 




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Six hours of "boring teachers" make you 
wonder when you'll ever use those vo- 
cabulary words and trigonometry identi- 
ties. If it must be pointed out, there's 
more going on than just memorizing. 

"D" for Ditching: 

When sneaking out for an 
extended lunch or just stopping 
home to check up on "All My 
Children," students kept in mind 
the new three percent grade 
deduction. 


Class Act: 

Beach scene Spanish skits, mock 
trials starring Hester Prynne and 
The Tangent Tango trigonometric 
dance offered students diversions 
from the usual lectures and notes. 

To Be Or Not to Be: 

Expanding the learning environ- 
ment, English Literature and 
Honors English 11 students 
trekked to a special showing of 
"Hamlet" at River Oaks Theaters. 


Bundles of Joy: 

Proud Child Development 
"parents" toted their five pound 
newborn sacs of flour for the 
three weeks to learn the rigors of 
caring for a child. 


Baby O' Mine Carrying out the assignment to 
the Kilt, Robyn Wachovviak. senior, and Katie Anderson, jun- 
ior, take a break from their research to pamper their flour 
babies. The Child Development assignment taught parenting 
responsibilities to the students who faithfully carried around 
their "newborns” for three weeks. 


The point is that those "boring teachers" 
did have a few tricks up their sleeves. So 
turn off the Game Boy and listen up. You 
just might learn something worthwhile. 




Academics Divider 53 # 


Following The Guiding Light 


Waiting for his transcripts, 
Val Tsoutsouris, senior, 
watches Mrs. Violet 
Zudock, guidance secre- 
tary, print out his grades. 


Students made frequent 
trips to the Guidance Office 
to make schedules, prepare 
for college or just to ask for 
help and advice. 




With coat in hand, seniors 
April Crowel and Laurie 
Conklin hurry to their first 
hour classes. Despite the 
luxury of an extra tardy first 
hour, students still 
struggled to avoid impend- 
ing detentions. 



In an effort to add a twist to 
the run-of-the-mill day, 
Brett Meingasner, senior, 
sports women’s clothing 
while making caramel 
apples with Katy Eldridge, 
senior. Little diversions 
changed the pace of the day 
to keep up with changes 
around the school. 



#54# Point in the Right Direction 






EVERY 

MINUTE 

COUNTS 


CREDIT 


"I try to start 
my homework 
right when I get 
home and I do 
as much as I 
can. I try to find 
time at school 
to finish what- 
ever I didn't 
finish the night 
before." 

Dan Watanapongse 
junior 


PARTIAL CREDIT 


"I usually 
spend an hour 
at night on my 
homework and 
hurry to finish 
the rest in the 
morning and 
during classes 
and lectures." 

Barry Smith, 
freshman 


NO CREDIT 


"The only time 
management 
that I worry 
about is ignor- 
ing the time so 
that I can man- 
age to make 
school go by 
faster." Janet0 i, 

senior 



New twists to the rules 
and regulations force 
students to prepare for any 

ICK CHANGE 


POINT IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION 


At first glance, little had changed. The same 
classes and for the most part, the same people 
occupied the same space. But little by little, the 
changes listed in the latest edition of the hand- 
book came into sight. 

The North Office tackled handling atten- 
dance in addition to its infamous disciplinary 
responsibilities. "My first reaction is that they 
caught me parking in the teacher's lot," Amy 
Sobolewski, junior, said. 

To curb the ditching problem, the School 
Board decided to deduct three percent from a 
student's grade for ditching. "I'm really wor- 
ried about my grades so the three percent rule 
really discourages me from ditching," Mike 
Rawlings, sophomore, said. 

The tardy policy loosened to allow for 
stalled engines, broken alarm clocks or just 
running late. Instead of usual three tardies, 
hurried teens received an extra tardy for first 
hour only. "I felt that it was unnecessary. 
Bosses don't give extentions to people who 


Give A Hoot, Don't Pollute 


Tossing his fork into the pan, Nick Schneider, junior 
contributes to the school's new recycling program. The 
effort to keep the "silver" war instead of plastic utensils 
failed due to a lack of students' particiation. 


come in late in the morning any more than they 
do for those who come in late from lunch," Mrs. 
Mary Yorke, English teacher, said. 

As the seven minutes between classes 
seemed to grow shorter, students clamored for 
new lockers and the administration complied, 
moving the teens as many as seven lockers. 
"The administration should have either kept us 
at our same lockers or moved us to the larger 
lockers seniors had in previous years. Moving 
us down one or two spaces was just an inconve- 
ince," Jamie Gardner, senior, said. 

Student negligence forced the cafeteria tore- 
place the metal "silver"ware with plastic 
counterparts, despite a "Save the Silver" cru- 
sade led by Mrs. Mary Yorke's English Litera- 
ture Class. "We were really sick and tired of 
using Ken and Barbie stuff. We go the regular 
silverware but then people started throwing it 
away so we got the other stuff back," Becky 
Boilek, senior, said. 

Students also faced the consequences of 
breaking rules. "Going out to lunch is worth 
two detentions because you get better food. 
You'd have to get busted at least three or four 
times before getting caught would even cross 
your mind," Matt Mertz, sophomore, said. 





iFor Ohicial Use Only 


Checking over attendance merman, junior, learns to 
records with Mr. Jack King, check a student's class 
dean of studentsjulie Zim- schedule. 


Point in the Right Direction# 55 * 











Out of all the helpful aids to approach life 
with, students discovered new ways to help 
prepare for their challenging future. Whatever it 
took, taking new and advanced classes, or grab- 
bing a green pass to guidance for assistance, 
students learned how to prepare for their future. 

Students sometimes signed up for a class 
because they preferred to ready themselves for 
their career or college. "I took Sales and Market- 
ing along with business management because I 
wanted to get into film marketing," Derek De- 
Boer, senior, said . "It helped because I learned all 
the aspects involved in the career I chose." 

Others found no problem fitting a desired 
class into their schedule due to graduation re- 
quirements. Although required classes hassled 
some students, others found them beneficial to 
furthering their careers. "Since the course is re- 
quired I feel it will be useful to my major in 
college in political government and I don't have 
to worry about fitting it in my schedule," Tricia 
Jerich, junior, said. 

With the problem of fitting in classes, students 
wanting to pursue foreign language managed to 
squeeze their preference of vocabulary into their 
daily schedule. "I decided to take French mostly 
because I'm interested in the subject and since I 
want to develop it in college it would be a benefit 
for the future," Elle Adoba, sophomore, said. 

But whether it concerned foreign language or 


Business Math, some teachers presumed that 
their own classes indicated the same amount of 
importance as any other. They understood the 
significance of a class no matter what the subject. 
"They (consumer and home education) help you 
cope in the real world," Mrs. Linda Scheffer, 
home economics teacher, said. "I teach life skills 
which can be used in leisure time and obtain 
pleasure as well as be helpful." 

Other students recognized their courses as an 
advantage to their career choice. "I took account- 
ing because I'm majoring in it," Ivanna Park, 
senior, said. "What we covered during the year 
should be covered in a few weeks in college and 
it should give me a good foundation for what I 
will be learning at college." 

Sometimes students pursued a class as a life- 
aid as well as their career. "I took typing because 
1 want to be a news broadcaster and it would help 
my career," Michelle Layer, junior, said. "But 
most of all it's basically something you use a lot 
during your lifetime." 

No matter what the class or advice obtained, 
students discovered new and helpful aids to 
prepare for the future. 


Role Playing 


During psychology class seniors Deanna Ewers and Kerri 
Kemock, the cooking mother and her pregnant daughter, 
discuss the future for the unborn child. Students took classes 
which prepared them for real life situations. 



CREDIT 


"I feel that 
Business Law 
and Sales and 
Marketing are 
more impor- 
tant because 
they can be 
more easily 
applied to 
situations 
that you'll en- 
counter later 
on in life." 

Karl Boehm, 
senior 


PARTIAL CREDIT 


"I took French 
because it's 
the language 
of love." 

Eric Stojkovich, 
freshman 


NO CREDIT 


"Unless you 
enter a field 
having to do 
with these 
subjects like 
chemistry and 
algebra, I 
don't feel you 
will benefit 
much from 
them." 

Julie Byme, 
sophomore 


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Have A Minute 



While working on career 
packets for the juniors, Mrs. 
Marsha Weiss, guidance 
counselor, finds time to 
help out Jennifer King, 
freshman, with a question. 
Whether it concerned prob- 
lems in school or out, coun- 
selors found a time to aid a 
student in need. 




As he reassembles a lawn 
mower engine. Bob Drzew- 
iecki, junior, learns new 
techniques to apply when 
fixing his car. Power Me- 
chanics offered students a 
chance to apply classroom 
skills to their hobbies. 


ECISIONS 


After finishing her literature 
reading assignment, April 
Crowel, senior, reads the 
Indiana University North- 
west application. The Guid- 
ance Department main- 
tained files of college catal- 
ogs for interested seniors. 


Point in the Right Direction # 57 * 






Morning Rush 


ink. Oink 


Intensely concentrating on 
her Advanced Placement 
History test, Tina Yarovsky, 
junior, squeezes her Piglet 
for good luck. Students dis- 
played personal keepsakes 
on their desk to provide 
needed luck and a sense of 
security on test day. 


Study Skills 


Before the logic test in com- 
position, Hary Wilke, sen- 
ior, reviews his handouts. 
Instead of lucky charms or 
special sweaters, some stu- 
dents stuck to memorizing 
and studying notes. 


Hurrying to memorize test, Sabrina Military, sen- 
needed material for a third ior, curls her hair while 
hour Sales and Marketing reviewing the material. 



♦58 •# Point of Order 






IN CASE 
OF 

EMERGENCY 


CREDIT 


"Before a big 
test I eat corn 
flakes, shred- 
ded wheat, or 
eggs along with 
a Diet Coke or 
Rootbeer. It's 
really funny, 
this breakfast 
helps me late in 
the day like 
fifth hour 
English. I got a 
92% on my test. 
I think the 
breakfast keeps 
me awake." 

Sanjay Paul, 
sophomore 


PARTIAL CREDIT 


"While taking a 
test, I often 
grip onto my 
lucky guitar 
pick. It makes 
me feel more 
confident." 

Bob Hurley, 
freshman 


NO CREDIT 


"I fall asleep on 
the book and 
learn by osmo- 
sis." 

Laurie Harrington, 
junior 


When all else fails, 
students trust in 


CKV CHARMS 

■ 


POINT OF ORDER 


Mounds of paper scattered all around the 
room, empty candy bar wrappers in the trash 
and scornful looks covered students' faces as 
another tired and weary night before the big 
test arrived. Some students avoided this sight 
by knowing the tricks of the trade that enabled 
them to make the grade. 

To avoid late night study habits, students 
chose new morning habits by dressing for suc- 
cess. Trying to find that A+ blue sweater or 
those test-wise socks became a natural custom. 
"Whenever I'm taking a really tough test, I 
wear my M.C. Hammer polka dot pants. One 
day I wore them and I did really well on a hard 
test, so now it's become a habit," Ulysses Rosa- 
les, sophomore, said. 

Weird concoctions, strange brews and all 
around "brain" food became an alternative to 
hours of studying. "On the days that I'm going 
to take a hard test, I eat peanut butter in the 
morning," Cathy Chung, junior, said. 

Do-ra-me-fa-so-la-ti-do became a sound 
heard late night in bedrooms all over. Whether 
rap, heavy metal or progressive, students set 
out to find the perfect tune to revive and review 
their test knowledge. "In history we had to 
memorize battles, and the generals of those 
battles, so I put them to a Broadway musical 


theme," Catherine O'Conner, senior, said. 

Not knowing the difference between C flat 
and D sharp or how to carry a tune, students let 
their originality take over. "In Biology kids 
learn ROY G. BIV, the colors of the rainbow, 
representing the first letter of each word. This 
makes it easier for the student to remember all 
of the information," Todd Matuska, sopho- 
more, said. "I still try to do these things now." 

Letting lady luck play a role in the outcome 
of a test became an excuse to avoid studying. "I 
have a lucky penny that 1 found by my locker. 1 
take it out and put it on my desk every time I 
have a test. It helps me even though other 
people look at me like I'm crazy," Bethany 
Moritz, freshman, said. 

Many students’ lucky charms had an inter- 
esting story behind them. "Two years ago, I had 
a student who claimed to have had a religious 
experience. He had a leather necklace with a 
shell attached at the end, that he held while 
taking his tests," Mr. Chuck Schallhorn, social 
studies teacher, said. 

Whether shoveling down a Twinkie before 
an important test, playing a rhyming game to 
memorize materials or toting around a lucky 
rabbit's foot, students developed their own 
original way to help rid those pre-test jitters. 





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roup Effort 


While Trudy Arcella, so- 
phomore, looks up a char- 
acter's name, sophomores 
Monica Adley, Mary 
Kunkel, and Adina Ul- 
trause review their notes 
and handouts to finish the 
group work. Before a test, 
teachers used co-op learn- 
ing to allow students to 
review the material before 
they study on their own. 


Point of Order # 59 # 












With co-op crazes, 
traditional methods stay on 

00K OUT 

I 


MAKING A POINT 


On Monday, the students sat ridged in their 
seats. A tall man walked in bearing a plaid suit 
and a plastic smile holding twenty pounds of 
lecture material. The students sighed as the 
guest speaker made his appearance. 

To avoid this monotonous situation, teach- 
ers brought in guest speakers, new worksheets 
or different lectures to make a point when 
teaching their material. Whether it worked or 
not became the students' judgement. 

Some students regularly disregarded the 
work even if it was important. "Usually when 
I get a worksheet I just put it away thinking I'll 
do it later and then forget about it," Jennifer 
Kocal, junior, said. "When class starts. I'll do a 
mad dash five minutes before class starts to 
attempt to finish the paper." 

Some teachers disbelieved in lectures, work- 
sheets or guest speakers. "I'm a believer in 
active learning," Mr. Jack Yerkes, English 
teacher, said. "With lectures, a lot is forgotten 
and statistics show that a few lectures work but 
a numerous amount usually doesn't." 

Sometimes, the theory of active learning 
came true. "I was thinking about a swim meet 
during a lecture in Spanish when Mr. LaReau 


called on me about a question and I didn't 
even know what was going on," Michael 
Mohr, sophomore, said. 

Others accepted lectures and evaluated 
the material to judge the significance it ac- 
commodated. "I listen to them sometimes," 
Kristen Weber, freshman, said. "It depends 
on whether or not I need it. Otherwise, I 
think about other things and drift off." 

Guest speakers created a time to drift off 
into Never Never Land. "I don't under- 
stand how guest speakers are supposed to 
help because all anyone does is sit there and 
make fun of what they're wearing and just 
snicker all hour," Tia Agnew, senior, said. 

Others felt that speakers and their skills 
benefited the students. "When I was a 
freshman and Mrs. Mason helped us in the 
library, it helped out a lot," Sharon Dra- 
gomer, senior, said. 

So no matter what the topic, whether it 
contained a long, all-hour lecture, a day in 
the library, or even attempting ten work- 
sheets a week, students discovered them- 
selves making a point about all the extra 
material. 



ver your Head 


To help his second hour chem- 
istry class review for their test, 
Mr. Jeff Graves, chemistry 
teacher, works out a problem 
on the overhead screen. For a 
change of pace, teachers used 
visual aids to help their stu- 
dents remember the material. 


Think it Over 


As a juror, Katy Anderson, jun- 
ior, watches as her class per- 
forms their Scarlet Letter mock 
trial in English class. Classroom 
activities and projects helped 
students understand the mean- 
ing behind many books. 




TAKING 
CARE OF 
BUSINESS 


CREDIT 


"The only 
time I enjoy 
lectures is 
when the stu- 
dent is in- 
volved. The 
teacher is not 
just lecturing 
with the over- 
head and the 
class sliding 

off to sleep. 

Nancy Strick, 
senior 


PARTIAL CREDIT 


"Guest speak- 
ers are nice to 
have. It is a 
good change 
of pace, in- 
stead of hav- 
ing constant 
work in most 

of the classes." 

Michael Macik, 
sophomore 


NO CREDIT 


"Guest speak- 
ers are nice 
because they 
take up class 
time. Also we 
get to hear 
someone 
different 

lecture." 

Jen Brisk!, junior 


#•00 ^Making a Point 













NYTHING 


In need of a proof-reader, 
Tia Agnew, senior, asks 
Sharmili Majmudar, senior, to 
peruse her composition for 


grammatical errors, wnen 
in trouble, students turned 
to each other to catch mis- 
takes that they missed. 


IWrite On 


What'd you Get 


Showing her Algebra II class 
how her group worked a prob- 
lem, Beth Suter, junior, writes 
the method on the chalkboard. 
Students often worked in 
groups to put everyone's ideas 
together and find the solution. 


Because of her confusion, Amy 
Gust, sophomore, asks Kelly 
Kielman, junior, how to balance 
a chemical equation. Students 
called on others for aid on diffi- 
cult problems. 


Making a Point#- 61 * 





Stir it up 


Smooth Operator 


After spending a day learn- 
ing about the experimental 
procedures, Brian Theve- 
nin, sophomore, applies 
class room skills to his lab. 
Teachers sometimes used 
learning tools to demon- 
strate rather than teaching 
from a book. 



High Five 


After conquering their op- 
ponents in handball, fresh- 
men Erin O'Connor and 
Patty Hemingway celebrate 
their victory. In addition to 
learning about various 
sports, physical education 
taught students sportsman- 
ship and helped then keep 
in fit while in school. 










HOME 



CREDIT 


"Labs give me a 
chance to ex- 
periment with 
materials and 
better under- 
stand their 
properties more 
than I could if I 
just read it in a 
book." 

Patrick 
Mesterharm, 
sophomore 


PARTIAL CREDIT 


"In biology we 
made slides 
with a drop of 
pond water 
with the 
floaties in it. 

We made a tem- 
porary mount 
and viewed it 
through a 
microscope on 
different mag- 
nifications." 

Matthew 

Economou, 

freshman 


NO CREDIT 


"Physics labs 
are pretty neat 
because the 
contraptions we 
use are fun to 
play with." 

Ehrlich Tan, 
junior 


r 


Hands-on learning 
finally allows 
students to 


OME TO GRIPS 


MAKING A POINT 


With a yellow faded lab tag in one hand and 
a plastic equipment box in the other, students 
put on their safety goggles and prepared to 
make soap using a few lab techinques. 

Getting away from taking notes and watch- 
ing filmstrips, students welcomed the days in 
class where they used hands on learning in- 
stead of the routine classroom techniques. "In 
computer lab we learn the different aspects of a 
computer and what it can do. It's helpful be- 
cause you never know when you might need it 
later on in life," Mike Mayor, sophomore, said. 

With sweaty palms, butterfly stomaches 
and squeaky voices, students prepared to give 
their demonstrations speeches. "Demonstra- 
tion speeches are scary, to get up in front of all 
of those people, but watching others is fine be- 
cause we can learn about some very interesting 


Men at Work 


Before taking their popcorn balls home, Eric Nolan, senior 
and Ivan Hansen, junior, place them in baggies so they will 
stay fresh. Students took Foods 1 to get hands on training 
necessary for the real world. 



subjects," Lisa Shah, freshman, said. "What's 
best is when we get to demonstrate how to eat 
someone's project!" 

Taking out pulleys, strings, weights and 
other lab equipment, students began the proc- 
ess of testing their hypothesis to determine its 
validity. "Reading a physics experiment in a 
book is fine, but when we actually perform it, 
it's easier to believe and understand. I like to 
have it proven and demonstrated in front of my 
eyes rather than just take it at face value," 
Heather Potter, junior, said. 

With their hypothesis tested, students found 
themselves surprised at the results that often 
differed from the expected. "In Botany the stu- 
dents automatically expect the expected. Stu- 
dents were amazed at the realization that giv- 
ing a plant more fertilizer is often less beneficial 
than giving it none at all," Mr. Art Haverstock, 
science teacher, said. 

Taking off their goggles and returning their 
equipment to the instructor, students left the 
lab and entered the world of text books, lec- 
tures, notes and movies. 



Soapy Situation 


Making soap during chem- beaker above the bunsen 
istry class, Dottie Pomroy, burner. Chemistry stu- 
sophomore, stirs the salt so- dents applied lab tech- 
lution while Jessica McHie, niques to classroom discus- 
sophomore, holds the sion. 


Making a Pointy 63 * 













With rising difficulty, 
answers lurke out of 


j answers 1 

^LAIN 


VIEW 


MISSING THE POINT 


Mobs of students dashed out of their class- 
rooms and into the locker-lined halls, while 
others stayed behind to question their teachers 
about the day's assignment. 

Sitting in class with a perplexed look on their 
faces, students tried to comprehend the basic 
concept of the lesson at hand. With tough 
schedules, students found it difficult to under- 
stand all the work. "I get embarrassed in Ge- 
ometry when everyone seems to understand 
except me," Melissa Vrabel, sophomore, said. 
"It makes me nervous when the teacher calls on 
me and I know I'll make an idiot out of myself." 

Students' work load increased as the topics’ 
difficulty rose. Many turned to National Honor 
Society tutoring to receive extra help from stu- 
dents. "I have a tutor in chemistry and it really 
helps me to understand our units. He explains 
everything in a simple way that I really can 
get," Sarah Selig, junior, said. 

Sick days and fieldtrips also resulted in stu- 
dents not grasping the concepts of basic class- 
room assignments. "For every one day of 
school I miss, I feel like I missed a whole week," 
Shirley Goldyn, freshman, said. 

Piled high with homework, tests and proj- 
ects often caused stress levels to rise. With so 
much going on in class, students frequently 


lacked a chance to catch up. "I hate it when I'm 
sick for a week and I spend the next two weeks 
catching up on homework," Trevor Huard, 
junior, said. 

With absent school days during the flu sea- 
son, teachers had to increase their time input to 
catch the students up. "We (the teachers) have 
as much work to do when students miss days as 
they do. We have to make up new tests and take 
time out after school to help them," Mr. Paul 
LaRaeu, foreign language teacher, said. 

Tests often found students in a trap. "I hate 
it when I have a make-up test and the teacher 
makes me make it up during class. I miss even 
more of the discussion, which puts me further 
behind," Kris Lucas, senior, said. 

As time went on, less-confused students left 
school, to go home to more homework with 
more puzzling questions, knowing that tomor- 
row someone could help them with their per- 
plexing problems. 


Graph Grief 


As Katie Anderson, junior, points out his mistake on the 
graph. Matt Lalich, senior, tries to catch on in Algebra II. 
Group work benefitted students who had problems under- 
stand ing their assignments. 







CREDIT 


"I try to miss 
school days 
when I don't 
have any tests 
so that there is 
less work to 
make up, and I 
can enjoy my 
day off." 

Sandy Smith, 
junior 


PARTIAL CREDIT 


"I feel embar- 
rassed when we 
learn some- 
thing new in 
geometry and 
the whole class 
knows what to 
do except me." 

Melissa Vrabel, 
sophomore 


NO CREDIT 


"I hate falling 
behind in my 
work because I 
tend to just 
give up and not 
care. This tends 
to really hurt 
my grade." 

Adam Cohen, 
senior 


#• 0Zj_#Missing the Point 












Lend a Hand 


While debating on the cor- Adam Cohen, senior, helps 
rect spelling of a word on a Kevin Conley, senior, with 
composition worksheet, locating the right answer. 




Artistic Flair 


After asking Mrs. Mary Ann 
Mencher, art teacher, 
Sharon Dragomor, senior, 
watches her instructions on 
drawing. When boggled by 
homework or assignments, 
students often asked teach- 
ers questions. 


Wandering Eyes 


Gazing into never-never 
land, Chris Keslin, sopho- 
more, tries not to think of his 
partying plans during his 
Chemistry review. Before 
the weekends students tried 
to concentrate on their stud- 
ies, but thoughts of fun pre- 




Missing the Point<#0£)# 








Mac Attack 


Eye Level 


Carefully measuring the 
temperature of the water in 
the calorimeter, Alan 
Shutko, sophomore, reads 
the thermometer to the 
nearest tenth of a degree. 
With only 59 minutes, stu- 
dents had to collect and cal- 
culate the data in order to 
finish the report sheet. 


Let Me See 


In a mad dash to finish 
studying for an Economics 
test, seniors Lois Swan, 
Brian Revercomb, Jamie 
Gardener and Jeff DeChan- 
tal, share notes during the 
last seconds of "A" lunch. 
Despite advance notice, 
students waited until the 
last minute to learn the 
material. 


As Mira Loh, senior, proof- 
reads her story, Lisa Gossler, 
senior, saves it on a hard disk in 
the publications room. In order 


to finish deadlines. Crier and 
Paragon stayed after school to 
work on the stories and designs. 










"To me, 
taking a test 
is just another 
hour of that 
class; I don't 


get nervous 
one bit," 

Ryan Stojkavich, 
sophomore 


PARTIAL CREDIT 


"To study, I 
go in my 
room and put 
on instrumen- 
tal music and 
sit on the 
floor and put 
my feet on 
the bed. I use 
that to study 
for big tests 
and it works." 

Amy Hatfield, 
junior 


NO CREDIT 


"Whenever 
I'm feeling 
pressure by 
my parents or 
teachers, I go 
home, lay on 
my bed, and 
scream into 
my pillow 
until I feel 
better." 

Karin Krupinski, 
senior 




With time slipping away, 
desperate students hurry 
to take advantage of every 


AS T CHANCE 

1 


PRESSURE POINT 


From pop quizzes to deadlines, students 
suffered from the incurable disease called 
"pressure." Whether cramming for a test or 
studying for Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT's), 
students did their best not to buckle under 
pressure. 

Just when students thought that they could 
sneak a nap during that boring lecture, a pop 
quiz with endless problems landed on every 
desk. "I think pop quizzes are totally unfair. 
The students should have adequate time to 
study and look over the material," Courtney 
Miller, sophomore, said. "I get so nervous 
during a pop quiz that I hardly ever get the right 
answer." 

As the valuable hour ticked away, students 
found themselves sweating away every second 
to finish their work in the allotted time. In class 
tests and assignments forced students to wrack 
their brains to come up with all the answers in 
the 59 minute periods. "Teachers always tell 
you think about the questions before you an- 
swer them and when you start writing you look 
up and realize you only have five minutes left," 
Greg Piniak, senior, said. 



Memorizing formulas, names, definitions 
and endless facts pushed students' brains into 
overtime. Even when forewarned, students of- 
ten put off studying until the last minute. 
"Usually I put it off until the last day and then 
I cram," John Cody, senior, said. "The pressure 
is bad because you stay up until two or three in 
the morning hoping to remember everything." 

With the realization that SAT's determined 
their future, students felt pressured to score 
well. Studying at home or enrolling in SAT 
classes helped students prepare for the tests. 
"To study. I'm taking an SAT class," Mindy 
Miller, junior, said. "Also, my mom has SAT 
computer disks so I'll use those as well." 

As deadlines creeped up, stressed Crier and 
Paragon staff members often stayed after school 
to finish stories, captions, and layouts before 
sending them off to the printer. "It seems like 
the more we do, the more we still have to do," 


Paragon editor-in-chief Jen Engle, senior, said. 

After surviving pop quizzes, finals and 
deadlines, students realized that all they 
needed was a little bit of preparation and a lot 
of luck to hold up under pressure. 



Elbow Room 


With his head on his desk 
Mike Hoffman, junior, 
searches for the right word 
on his Spanish II vocabu- 
lary test. Late nights of 
studying often left students 
tired and unable to concen- 
trate the next day. 


Counting Minutes 


After a late night of study- 
ing, Tracy Rucinski, junior, 
takes advantage of her 
spare time before first hour 
to finish up on her history 
terms. When homework 
piled up, students utilized 
every extra minute of the 
day to work on assign- 
ments. 


Pressure Point #■ 67 * 










Take A Breather 


Not able to take the heat, 
Lois Swan, senior, takes a 
break to study for her Gov- 
ernment test during sixth 
hour Weight Training. Stu- 
dents utilized the "break in 
the action" to their advan- 
tage by getting a head start 
on other class work. 






During the seven minute 
passing period, Jennifer 


Russell, freshman, stops to 
chat with Dan Watan- 
apongse, junior, about their 
plans for the evening. 
Couples used their passing 
periods as a chance to get 
together during the day 
even if they didn't have 
classes together. 



Crashing on a drawing 
table just before her first 
hour Advanced Art class, 
Karyn Krol, senior, catches 
up on a few needed "z's". 


As the days before vacation 
dwindled and deadlines 
approached, weary teens 


desired a small breakbefore 
the break. 



* 

19 



#gg# 








JUST WHEN 
YOU THOUGHT 
IT WAS SAFE 

CREDIT 


"When the 
teacher gives 
us freetime, I 
do homework 
from that class 
or from other 
classes so that I 
can have more 
time after 
school to talk 
on the phone 
or watch TV." 

Mindy Miller, 
junior 


PARTIAL CREDIT 


"I'm extremely 
happy because 
I know that 
when we are 
watching a 
video in class 
that I can get 
all my other 
homework 
done" 

Brian Zwieg, 
freshman 



Free time 
gives students 
opportunities to 


ND DOWN 


BREAKING POINT 


As the bell sounds for the end of third hour, 
tired and weary students relax during the seven 
minute passing period. Some students headed 
off to lunch while others enjoyed a few free- 
moments before going to their next class. 

At 7 a.m. students ambled into school still 
tired and worn out from a night of studying. 
Many students arrived early to sit in the cafete- 
ria or in the Commons with their friends and to 
keep up to date on all the happenings. "I like to 
come to school early and sit in the cafeteria with 
my friends. We talk about everything we did 
the night before and I can catch up on my 
homework," Jolene Dailey, junior, said. 

Walking into the classroom and seeing the 
machine set up in the back of the room or the TV 
in the front, students appeared relieved at the 
sight of no lecture. "I like watching videos or 
filmstrips because it's a mental break from 
everyday class," Jay Kelchak, senior, said. 
"Actually the real reason I like them is because 
you can break the rules such as sleeping, talk- 


Extra Help 


While asking Mr. Gene Fort, Social Studies teacher, a 
question on their government assignment, seniors Mike 
Bagull and Alan Gustaitis laugh at the absurdity. During 
lunch students used their extra time to receive extra help 
from teachers on homework assignments. 


ing and eating when the lights go out." 

The bell rang once more signaling the begin- 
ning of class for some, but for others it was now 
29 minutes of freedom. Although not permitted 
to leave school, students used lunch to their 
advantage. "During lunch I don't just eat. I like 
to sit and talk with all my friends and try not to 
think about school," Julie Byrne, sophomore, 
said. "Lunch also helps me relax and I know 
that I only have three more hours of school left." 

As class ended stud ents f iled ou t of the class- 
room silence into the commotion of the Com- 
mons. "During passing periods, 1 like to spend 
some quality time with my boyfriend. We talk 
about what we've done all day, or we just walk 
and hold hands," Jen Russell, freshman, said. 

As the 2:45 p.m. bell signals the end of school, 
upperclassmen dashed out of school to the 
parking lot, while still many hung around and 
waited for their buses to take them home. "I 
have to stay after school to take second bus trip, 
but I really don't mind," Sean Costino, fresh- 
man, said. "I use my time to sit around with all 
the girls and socialize." 

As the bell rings once more, students tromp 
off to their next class waving goodbye to their 
friends, knowing only 59 minutes until they 
meet again. 



Breaking Point 














After asking questions, 
receiving assistance, 
students begin 


ATCHING ON 


POINT AND CLICK 


With the second hand on the clock approach- 
ing nine students stampeded out the double 
brown doors when the bell sounded, as others 
remained behind clutching notebook and pen 
in hand while pestering teachers with numer- 
ous puzzling questions. 

While waiting their turn, students tried to 
answer their questions by reviewing notes and 
rereading the assigned text before they asked 
for help. "After I read the parts of the mole 
chapter a few times, the information clicked," 
Marina Milatec, senior, said. "I no longer 
needed to ask my question." 

When classrooms overflowed with brain 
teasing questions, students escaped the havoc 
by going to the library for the quiet atmosphere 
and the resources. "The magazine Computer 
makes finding an article a lot quicker than 
searching through the Reader's Guide," Ian 
Tan, freshman, said. "It's more efficient." 


In Control 


Testing her classroom knowledge Heather Lewandowski, 
junior, learns how to set the exposure for bright sunlight 
from Mike Marchese, senior, during fourth hour photogra- 
phy class. Photography students spent their time learning 
the proper procedures for taking quality pictures, loading 
film, and developing photos. 


When the encyclopedia volumes failed to 
give needed information, students looked to 
the computer encyclopedia, a new source. "I 
think it's very helpful and informa five to use for 
researching," Marc Lopez, junior, said. 

Throughout the day business and English 
classes came and went after utilizing the new 
IBM lab. "It's good because there is more of a 
variety of programs," Gina Spalding, sopho- 
more said. "Once you get the hang of using it, 
they're a lot easier than the Apple II." 

Various aromas filled the hallways through- 
out the day as foods classes cooked and photog- 
raphy classes developed pictures. Students 
captured various moments on film while learn- 
ing how to use a camera, develop the picture 
and understand the characteristics of good pho- 
tography. "Students are assigned certain types 
of pictures," Mr. Dave Russell, Photography 
teacher said. "They then must develop those 
pictures and modify them in the darkroom by 
enlarging and/or cropping the pictures." 

With students exiting the halls grew dark 
and empty. Teachers successfully aided the 
questioning students before gathering their 
belongings and mounds of papers to grade in 
hopes of heading home for a quiet evening. 




SATISFACTION 


GUARANTEED 


CREDIT 


"Computers 
are helpful be- 
cause they help 
you get your 
work done 
faster and 
neater once you 
understand 
how to use 
them." 

Bob Tracy, 
freshman 


PARTIAL CREDIT 


"In Spanish, 
my friends 
understand the 
tapes and 
answer the 
question in 
Puerta Del Sol 
better than I 
do. I just don't 
understand 
when people 
speak so fast ." 

Ralph Konkoly, 
junior 


NO CREDIT 


"I hate falling 
behind in my 
work because I 
tend to just 
give up and not 
care; this tends 
to really hurt 
my grade." 

Adam Cohen, 
senior 


♦70 #-Point and Click 









Hands On 



Pick and Choose 


During composition class, 
Mrs. Mary Yorke, English 
teacher, stops to answer 
senior Ben Hankin's ques- 
tion about a possible gram- 
mar error. The Macintosh 
lab proved an essential 
learning tool in English and 
foreign language classes. 


In hopes of completing an 
assignment, Claire Heiber, 
junior, haults to a stop after 
she sees that she made a 
mistake on her spreadsheet. 
Computer classes enabled 
students to master essential 
skills by learning and prac- 
ticing the concepts. 



Time’s Up 


Before taking a time test, 
Adam Herokavich, senior, 
warms up by practicing the 
assigned lines in typing 


class. Elective classes aided 
students allowed for the 
development of skills 
needed later in life. 


Point and Click#^ ^ #• 






Take 1 


As Rosanne Zurad, senior, 
plays cameraman, seniors 
Kris Blees and Tim 
Koziatek act out their Oxy 
commercial for Business 
Management class after 
school. Bizarre assign- 
ments took students out of 
the typical class room set- 
ting and gave them an 
opportunity to apply the 
skills they learned. 


Cock-a-Doodle 


To obtain students' and 
teachers' reactions for a 
sociology deviance project, 
Betsy Reck, senior, dons a 
complete rooster costume 
to wear to all her classes. 
After receiving bizarre re- 
actions, students wrote a 
paper explaining attitudes 
toward those who deviate 
from the normal. 



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Sitting Pretty 


While caring for her baby 
egg PJ, Renee Dywan, sen- 
ior, studies for an English 
Literature test. Child De- 
velopment students expe- 
rienced the responsibilities 
of parenting. 

♦72 #■ Points of Interest 







TIME 

ONLY 

CREDIT 


"They (guest 
speakers) allow 
students to 
have access to 
information 
from sources 
other than 
school." 

Mark Matuska, 
junior 


PARTIAL CREDIT 


"I think co-op 
learning is fine. 
I like getting an 
assignment in a 
group and 
receiving all 
one grade. I 
don't have to 
work as hard." 
Karen Blanchard, 
sophomore 


NO CREDIT 


"Skits are a 
great excuse to 
act like a fool in 
class." 

Cindy Strain, 
senior 


When teachers pack away lecture 
notes to opt for something 
mmmrn different, students become more 
I than willing to 

i-OLLOW suit 


POINTS OF INTEREST 


Huddling at the back of the room, both teams 
readied themselves for the big question. Bing! 
The teacher hit the bell and the students raced 
up to the front of the room in order to answer 
the question first for points. 

Wacky and wild projects added a twist to the 
typical day of overheads and chalkboards. Stu- 
dents discovered themselves attempting the 
extremes for points. "We had to make a kite for 
extra credit in Wrob's class," Ed Hrej, senior, 
said. "If they flew you received so much more 
extra credit." 

When proofs and definitions failed to arouse 
interest, projects drew out the creative side of 
students who became bored with the typical 
doldrums of the school day. "Kids enjoy doing 


\A Hard Day’s Night 


Clipping a sports story out of the Chicago Tribune, Kerri 
Kemock, senior, rushes to complete her Crier future book 
assignment. Both Crier and Paragon staffers hunted 
through newspapers and magazines for creative headlines, 
layouts and photos to adapt to the school s publications. 


activities that aren't classroom-bound," Mr. 
Wroblewski said. "Some kids like to build 
things and it plays on their creativity." 

Students often got more than just the credit 
they bargained for when adding "a little extra" 
to working models they created. "I made a 
volcano in earth science class that actually 
erupted a little too much," Chris Keslin, sopho- 
more, said. "It shot all over the place." 

Breaking the monotony of reading "another 
boring book," teachers added an unusual twist 
to learning new literature. From posterboard 
projects to mock trials, teachers tried to entice 
interest into the classic reading list. "It came as 
close to an actual classroom trial as possible," 
Michelle Zafran, junior, said. "After the trial 
we (the jury) had to write a paper on our deci- 
sions on the trial." 

Whether filming a commercial in beaker 
woods or reciting "wherefore art thou Ro- 
meo?" weird projects added a little zest to make 
boring topics at least a little more interesting. 



Points of Interest #• 73 * 















Acting out her parts in a 
Spanish IV skit on fortune- 
telling, Lisa Triana, senior, 
plays a physic for tourist in 
Spain. Skits gave students 
the chance to practice their 
speaking skills as well as 
entertain in the class. 



Under the watchful eye of 
Mr. Richard Holmberg, 
Choir teacher, Gina Rossi 
senior, polishes her "Cool- 
Yule" soprano section. 



UP YOUR 
SLEEVE 

CREDIT 


"I took choir so 
I could expand 
my musical 
background. I 
already took 
voice lessons 
outside of 
school." 



Dave Weichman, 
senior 


PARTIAL CREDIT 


"I took Child 
Development 
for a change of 
pace in my 
ordinary and 
boring sched- 
ule. I also 
know I'll use 
the knowledge 
later in life." 

Beth Suter, 
junior 


NO CREDIT 


"I took choir 
and typing for 
classes that 
would take 
away the usual 
stress and 
make school 
more fun." 

Craig Szasz, 
sophomore 



♦74 # Points of Interest 













With a different blend 
of students for each 
class, electives became 


i 


LL MIXED UP 


POINTS OF INTEREST 


After three hours of boring lectures, work- 
sheets and filmstrips for history, math, and 
English, students packed their notebooks and 
folders in their lockers and headed for their 
fourth hour elective. 

When over-burdened with stressful classes 
filled with tedious problems and endless es- 
says, students sought the fun and relaxation 
that electives possesed. "In psychology we 
have a lot of fun dealing with others," Deb 
Yarovsky, senior, said. "We put on skits dealing 
with teenage pregnancy and we got to perform 
them for the class. It's very embarrassing, but 
really tons of fun!" 

As students started to nod off, the different 
tempos and environments of the non-required 
classes perked them up enough to get them 
through another hour. "Electives are a great 
change from boring lectures and pointless 
bookwork," Jen Lovasko, junior, said. 

Laid back, but still educational, environ- 
ments provided the appropriate setting for 
classes that demanded the freedom to move 


about. "There is organization, but the students 
have to have freedom to work and cook," Mrs. 
Linda Scheffer, home economics teacher, said. 

Taking pictures, baking cookies and fixing 
engines aroused students interests and offered 
them experience in areas other than Shake- 
spearean tragedies or trigonometric identities. 
"By taking photography, I would improve the 
quality of my work, while I learned new tech- 
niques," Sandhya Gupta, junior, said. 

Electives gave teachers the chance to dis- 
play creativity and venture from the typical 
teaching methods. "At the beginning of the 
year in Drama we had to stand in a circle and 
state our name and then give a specific charac- 
teristic of ourself," Elle Jenkins, senior, said. 
"Sounds easy, but after awhile we had to go 
back and name everyone else's characteristic." 

As the bell rang signaling the end of fourth 
hour, students put away the screw drivers and 
measuring spoons and trudged into the halls 
ready for more tests and assignments lurking 
behind classsroom doors. 



fyVmp It Up 


With portable mixer in hand, Steve Blazevich, senior, mixes 
the batter for Christmas butter spritz cookies in Foods 1. Not 
limited to girls only. Foods I gave students an edge in the 
kitchen by polishing their culinary skills. 


While performing a play directed by students , sophomores 
Danelle Watson and Chris Nowakowski act out their parts. 
Dramatics students put on a play as their final with their 
own props and costumes to enhance the theater learning. 


Role Playing 


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You went to every meeting. You sold every 
bag full of M&Ms. You memorized every 
line. You taught everyone else the tricks, 
but the spotlight always missed you by a 
few inches. 


Better to Give: 

Senior Class Executive Council 
donated $700 of bake sale profits to 
the Highland flood victims, while 
Project X collected over 200 boxes of 
relief items for the traumatized 
families. 


6 When I see these amateur bumbling fools it seems like it isn't 
worth it, but when 1 see the final production 1 realize it was 
worth it* 

Mr. Holmberg, Music Department chairman 


h. 



Tuning In: 

A standing room only crowd 
witnessed dancing reindeer and 
singing elves in between traditional 
numbers at the "Cool Yule" 
holiday choral concert. 

Parading Around: 

Performing in at least six regional 
parades, including the Sycamore 
Pumpkin Parade, the Marching 
Band added to its list of successes 
and honors a performance at the 
Indianapolis 500. 


In Mv Opinion! Out of the 52 varied organizations open 

After switching coaches midseason, for admission, you're bound to find one 
the Debate Team argued their way to where you'll stand out and shine, 
a first place State finish and qualified There's more to it than meets the eye, 
four students for national an d you finally realize. 


competition in June. 


WHAT.S 


♦Why Me? Off on the sidelines, Mr. Richard 
Holmberg, Music Department chairman, watches the Junior Boys 
Ensemble practice their fancy footwork to "Sleigh Ride" with the 
choreographer. Dancing and costuming spiced up selective numbers 
for the "Cool Yule” holiday concert. 


Clubs Divider # ^ ^ # 



O le 

Not daunted by the rainy weather, Span- 
ish Club members strut their stuff during 
the Homecoming parade, Clubs offered 
every opportunity for students to get in- 
volved instead of vegetating at home on 
bleak vacation days. 

S hake it up Baby 

Perfecting their steps, seniors Mary Tina 
Vrehas and Adam Cohen practice "Win- 
ter Wonderland" for Mixed Ensembles. 
Adding choreography spiced up the tra- 
ditional Christmas carols. 






Academic Competition Club: Front Rozo: Min Park, Ian Tan, Joe Legaspi, Judy 
Sun, Urzula Urzula. Second Row: Maria Sawaya, Melody Sun, Amy Piniak, Mark 
Palmer, Elizabeth Tan, Bill Wilson. Third Row: Linus Gandhi, Jill Uylaki, Mike 
Koh, Thad Mead, Sanjeev Balajee, Lynn Wild, Chris Maka. Fourth Row: Dan 
Watanapongse, Jim Zawada, Ehrlich Tan, Charles Paik, Val Tsoutsouris, Apu 
Patel. Fifth Row: Ravi Sekhar, Julius Mapalad, Jeff Franciski, Maya Colakovic, 
Mary Tina Vrehas, Hary Wilke, Mr. Don Oilman. Back Row: J. D. Lazar, Djerrick 
Tan, David Fekete, Brad Wadle, Michael Doerner, Steven Colbert. 


ACADEMIC COMPETITION CLUB to JAZZ BAND 

♦78 #■ Academic Competition-Jazz Band 


Astronomy Club: Front Rozu: Apu Patel, Jenny Gaspar, Mary Kunkel, Katie 
Anderson, Paul Wang, Russ Kochis, Linus Gandhi, Aileen Castor, Karen Lamott 
Second Row: Jill Uylaki, Mark Krist, Charles Paik, Brian Ellis, J. D. Lazar, Lynn 
Wild, Mark Palmer, Mike Koh, Joe Legaspi. Third Rozo: Bill Wilson, Jim Zawada, 
Chris Maka, Tom Kirsch, EhrlichTan, Jeff Dulany, John Dulany, Bill McCullough 
Sasha Desanicic. Fourth Row: Russell Yu, Adam Lasics, JimWhite , David Levin, 
Ben Hankin, Laurie Harrington, Aaron Ahschul, Ryan Wong, Kirston Siukola 
Back Rozo: Steven Colbert, Cosmin Dobreseu, David Fekete, Jeff Fanciski, Maya Ca- 
lacovic, Hary Wilke, Age Tabion, Julius Mapalad, Ravi Sekhar. 






^NJOY 

□ COMPETE 

□ HONOR 

□ LEAD 

□ ENTERTAIN 

□ LEARN 

□ SERVE 


Catch the Wave 


School function. Those two 
dreaded words spell out a common 
warning to any student contemplat- 
ing after school or weekend plans: 

Boredom, capital B. But despite their 
infamous reputation, clubs offered 
more than just a background on a for- 
eign language or an opportunity to 
sell candy at the concession stand at a 
basketball game or peddle Pepsi at 
the dance afterward. 

Even though sponsored by the school, that 
place that seemed to only offer endless problems 
to solve and books to read, clubs presented stu- 
dents a chance to go to new places and to do new 
things with people that shared the same interests. 
"We go to Great America at the end of the season, 
and have a good time just hanging around there, " 
Girls Timing Organization (GTO) member Laurie 
Conklin, senior, said. 

The wide array of clubs from astronomy to 
French to video gave students opportunities to 
participate in any activity they found interesting. 
With various organizations to choose from, 


students had the chance to find that 
certain group of people that could of- 
fer the most fun in a specific area of 
interest. "I participate in Ensembles 
because I really like to sing and I love 
to perform in the Indiana High School 
Music Association (IHSMA) contest 
because there is a chance of singing 
downstate in Indianapolis," Paul Her- 
nandez, junior, said. 

As clubs travelled to the ends of the 
earth, or at least to various cities, museums and 
often ski slopes for entertainment, others manu- 
factured their own enjoyable atmospheres in 
classrooms and the cafeteria. Oktoberfest, the 
Day of the Dead, and end-of-the-year get togeth- 
er allowed members to try new ethnic food, re- 
hash memories or just socialize. "The Oktoberfest 
or the Germanfest, which is the same thing, is 
really exciting because you have the chance to try 
many different German foods," German Club 
member Kirsten Siukola, junior, said. "They taste 
so different from the food my mother makes, 
because it's spicier. For example, the bratwurst. 


Through rain 
or shine 
clubs explode 
with every 
oppurtunity 
for good times 
and fun 



Astronomy Club: Front Row: Anisha Grover, Urzula Urzula, Melody Sun, Kyla 
Morrissey, Cathy Chung, Lisa Smutzer, Brian Chung, Pega Chandnani. Second 
Rote: Lisa O'Shea, Maria Sawaya, Gina Rossi, Robyn Wachowiak, Sandhya Gupta, 
Laurie Milan, Sharmili Majmudar, Tia Agnew. Third Row: Sonali Muzumdar, 
! ura Wesner, Mira Loh, Sara Weinberg, Valerie Tosiou, Maribeth Mask, Heather 
■ton. Back Row: Kris Zambo, Erie Fech, Amy Brown, Amy Gust, Neil Sparber, 
^fian Davis, Amy Piniak, Sanjeev Balajee. 



Jazz Band: Front Row: David Voros, Thad Mead, Dan Watanapongse, Paul 
Stanokinas, Carissa Reppen. Second Row: Rebecca Keith, Salvador Karoftki, Paul 
Westerfield, Tony Carrara, Jeremy Lundin. Third Rojo: Chirs Nowakowski, 
Dennis Mesterharm, Ernie Peiser, Greg Glennon. Back Row: Jon Florozak, Steven 
Colbert, Pete Wujek, Ehrlich Tan, Michelle Harbison. 


Enjoy ■# ^0 # 





C atch the Fever 

After cautiously catching the balloon 
from Emily Baciu, Senior Class Vice- 
President, Geoff Apato, Senior Class 
President, continues the kinetic motion to 
prevent an untimely burst. Although the 
senior team lost the balloon toss, they 
went on to win Homecoming Pep Session, 
battle of the classes, as well as class unity. 

L ying Down on the Job 

Finding a cozy spot on the floor, Spanish 
Club member, Ulysses Rosales, sopho- 
more, relaxes and demonstrates his artis- 
tic abilities. Members colored posters and 
handed out flyers to pass the word of the 
upcoming Spanish Club meeting. 





Marching Band: Front Row: Julie Shah, Nickie Lee, Phil Spence, David 
Voros, Doug White, Carissa Reppen, Jackie Conley. Second Roic : Pete 
Mangus, Bob Tracy, Thad Mead, Phil Hajduk, Trisha Kress, Amy Czapla, 
Sandi Gricus. Third Reno : Steven Colbert, Greg Glennon, Frank Night, 
Ernie Peiser, Steve Kopenec, Chris Nowakowski, Michelle Harbison. Back 
Roto : Brad Vliek, Nick Mihalic, Rebecca Keith, Tony Carrara, Rob Diezi, 
Jeremy Lundin. 


— ^MARCHING BAND to CRIER 

♦80 #• Marching Band-Crier 


; 




ksERVE 

I continued ' 


Catch the 


wave 


you put this yellow, German mustard on it and it's 
really spicy." 

Work transformed into fun as friends got to- 
gether to organize club activities. Chatting, joking 
and just overall socializing broke the monotony of 
the hours and minutes put into decorating and 
organizing for a school dance, party or meeting. 
"Student Government organizes dances, parades, 
and a pep rally. It can be really fun goofing around 
while setting up and organizing," Student Gov- 
ernment member Jen Rammana, sophomore, said. 

Holiday hype overflowed from greeting cards 
and shopping malls into club activities. Endless 
parties, pounds of cookies and candy, and moun- 
tains of gifts lay in the wake of "the season of 
giving." "During Christmas time we have Kris 
Kringles. We each have someone on the corp that 
we surprise with gifts and notes," Flag Corp 
member Eileen O'Sullivan, junior, said. 

Joining clubs offered an ideal opportunity to 


meet new people and socialize with other stu- 
dents with similar interests. Even if the organized 
activities fell short of initial expectations, the close 
friendships students developed often offered more 
than their share of enjoyable times. "I met a lot of 
people through CEC (Class Executive Council) 
that I knew, but not very well,” Senior Class 
president Geoff Apato, senior, said. "After work- 
ing with them so much for Homecoming we got to 
be good friends and we’d go out on weekends, too." 

Whether deciding on an original dance theme 
before time ran out to decorate, fitting a column of 
copy in time for a deadline or finishing the chore- 
ography for a routine on Thursday for a Friday 
performanc, a few amusing laughs often broke the 
ice during overly tense moments. When everyone 
seemed ready to either collapse or explode do to 
tension, a little time to act crazy saved the sanity of 
the stressed out students. "We always make up 
cheers or try to learn the real ones,” Copy Editor 
Kris Blees, senior, said. "We also make up funny 



IM AKINGIT UP 

As the Student Against Drunk Driving (SADD) president, 
Brian Ellis, junior supervises, Tina Nisch, sophomore, places 
chocolate chip cookie dough on trays. SADD made cookies, 
cakes and brownies to sell at their bake sale to raise money for 
club activities. 


captions for incriminating pictures of people on 
staff to put on our female board." 

Innocent bystanders still might regard the ac- 
tivities as Boring, capital B. Club members, on the 
other hand, would beg to differ. 



Marching Band : Front Roto: Jeff Echtercing.Todd Weaver, Mike 
Spence, Kelly East, Tim Chen, Margaret Ewing, Laura Lichtle. 
Second Row : Pete Yerkovich, Laura Andreshak, Rod Rudyius, 
Jon Florczak, Salvador Karottk, Paul Westerfield, Terry Yehnert. 
Third Row : Tim Croston, Dennis Mesterharm, Derek DeBoer, Bill 
•Caddick, Phil Mlynarski, Pete Wujek. Back Row: KimAsk,Katy 
Iglar, Tiffany Wagner, Maytee Boonyapredee, Cheryl Kras, Tara 
Krull, Paul Stanukinas. 



Crier Front Roto: Julie McGill, Kerri Komock, Mike Koh, Won 
Park, Jason McCaslin, Sandy Smith, Michelle Layer. Second Row: 
Mira Loh, Kerri Ugent, Lisa Gossler, Megan Ford, Karen Larsen, 
Sanjeev Balajee, Shane Gerson. Third Roto: Mrs. Nancy Hastings, 
Apu Patel, Neil Sparber, Greg Quagliara, Val Tsoutsouris, Sara 
Vance, Ivanna Park. Fourth Roto: Dawn Glinski, Tim Croston, 
Mark Pietraszak, John Kouris, Chris Fierek, James McHie, Greg 
Piniak, Frank Capic. BackRow: Djerrick Tan, David Fekete, Sasha 
Desancic, Ben Hankin, Ravi Sekhar, J. D. Lazar, Ted Wilford. 


Enjoy # 81 * 





□ ENJOY 
^COMPETE 

□ HONOR 

□ LEAD 

□ ENTERTAIN 

□ LEARN 

□ SERVE 


While some club members sat 
around eating chips and chatting with 
friends, others engaged in pressing 
preparation to defeat arch rivals at up- 
coming competitions. 

With thoughts of blue ribbons and 
four-foot trophies racing through their 
heads, club members quivered and 
sweated under all the pressure. As nerves tight- 
ened and composure crumbled, competing club 
members sought strategies to stop the fluttering of 
the butterflies in their stomaches. "I usually didn't 
get that nervous, but when I saw a good person 
from a school with a good reputation in my round, 
that really threw me," speech member Amanda 
Fisher, sophomore, said. ”1 would start worrying 
about what the judge was thinking and then I 
wouldn't concentrate on my performance." 

While some students crumbled under the pres- 
sures of competition, others used their overzealous 
nerves to their advantage. Even though some 
collapsed under pressure, some students capital- 
ized on their short comings. "Competition en- 
hances our speaking abilities," Speech member. 
Brad Wadle, sophomore, said. 


In efforts to avoid falling to nerves, 
club members went to all lengths to 
prepare themselves. Hours of prepa- 
ration polished performances and cor- 
rected errors before crucial competi- 
tion began. "Many festivals/ competi- 
tions offer a clinic or workshop so that 
a learning experience occurs," Band 
Director Miss Ginger Douglass said. 

Whether boarding a school bus at 5 a.m. to de- 
part for Indianapolis or just traveling to nearby 
Highland, competitive clubs often journeyed all 
over the state as well as other states to compete. 
"The meet in Indianapolis is great because we get 
to compete against people from all over the state 
using our Sales and Marketing skills," Michelle 
Viviano, senior said. 

With their eyes on the prize, clubs hoped to 
defeat all opposition and earn awards and honors 

TV GUIDE 

To improve her Humorous Interpretation, Speech member 
Catherine O'Connor, senior, watches a videotape of herself in 
order to catch minor mistakes. After school in the speech 
practice rooms, members performed in front of coaches, mir- 
rors, and video cameras to iron out the wrinkles in their cuts 
before competitions. 



Vision of Merit 

Competitive 
teens deteat 
opponents, 
set sights 
on success 




Freshman CEC: Front Row: Jamie Block, Christine Justak, Kim Ask. Second Row: Junior CEC: Front Row: Michelle Layer, Amy Sobolewski, Carolyn Tweedle, 
Nicole Arethas, Kristin Johnson, David Scott, Dawn Bainbridge. Back Row: Kristin Sanjeev Balajee. Second Row: Mark Palmer, Ehrlich Tan, J D Lazar, Apu Patel. Back 
Apato, Adam Schoop, judy Sun. Row: Amy Piniak, Regan Rokita, Aileen Castor, Mrs. Jennifer Albright. 


— FRESHMAN CEC to SOPHOMORE CEC- 

^82^ F res ^ man CEC-Sophomore CEC 





Senior CEC: Front Roiv: Karin Krupinski, Geoff Apato, Jill Uylaki, Rich Rokita. Sophomore CEC: Front Rou>: David Brown, Steve Krol, Salvador Karottki, 
Second Roxo: Djerrick Tan, Chris St. Leger, Bill Cowgill. Back Row: Kevin Conley, Michael Doerner. Back Row: Kellen Rogan, Mandy Blees, Natallie Anzur, Miranda 
Mary-Tina Vrehas, Russ Kochis, Emily Baciu. Zambo. 


Compete 83 ' 


J UST FOR LAUGHS 

Before the Sectional Speech meet. Speech 
member Dave Hankin, freshman, performs 
his Humorous Interpretation before a coach 
for last minute instruction. The team took 
first place over Chesterton advancing to 
Regionals then captured the State title over 
Chesterton, their arch rival. 



M IND BOGGLING 

At the Academic Competition Club (ACC) 
Regional meet, seniors Jill Ulyaki and Thad 
Mead and sophomore Michael Doerner dis- 
cuss a social studies question. The team 
placed third among teams from other 
schools. 





Junior DECA: Front Roto: Tina Duron, Sharon Dagoner, Jackie Duran, Tami 
Ciesielski, Claire Hieber, Heather Ross, Michelle Viviano, Tammy Finton. Second 
Roue Jim Bohlin, Kelly Moake, Adam Paigga, Nichole Ranich, Lisa Hoekema, 
PatirceGrayczyk,Kym Potter. Third Row: Adam Torreano, Mike Kane, Sean Jankus, 
Dave Dodd, Bob Smith, Robert Benoit, Jeff Doherty. Back Row: Pam Tomaszewski, 
Lissa Horner, Tom Zager, Jason Klee, Alan Berna t, David Czysczon, Mr. Kent Lewis. 


0 JUNIOR DECA to FRESHMAN ENSEMBLE 



Junior DECA-Freshman Ensemble 



^compete] 

continued 


Visions of Merit 


for their performances. Winning contestants 
reaped the benefits as the Speech and Debate team 
captured first place at the State Speech meet over 
arch rival Chesterton, and Crier received its first 
Gold Crown since 1984. "We don't work hard just 
to win awards. Crier Managing Editor Sasha Des- 
cansic, senior, said. "We just do the best we can, 
and if it turns out to be an award winner — great!" 

Despite a halt to their six consecutive Gold 
Crowns, Paragon received seven Gold Circle 
awards and the newspaper received three from 
the 13,829 entries from colleges and high schools 
throughout the country. "Beyond the considerable 
numbers involved, the Gold Circle program rep- 
resents a commitment by theThe Columbia Scho- 
lastic Press Association to encourage and recog- 
nize individual efforts in journalism," publication 
adviser Mrs. Nancy Hastings, journalism teacher, 
said . "The hard work and dedication the staff has 

T AKE NOTE 

Preparing for competition at Milliken College, Jazz Band mem- 
bers Ernie Peiser, junior, and Salvador Karottki, sophomore, 
practice after school. Competing gave the band opportunities to 
come in contact with other groups and receive evaluation on 
their performance. 


invested in the publicaions will serve them well in 
the future." 

Out to prove their talents to judges and oppo- 
nents, students focused on perfecting perform- 
ances for personal satisfaction as well as the hon- 
ors. "It is similar to athletics in why we compete," 
Ensembles member Paul Wang, senior, said. "One 
town wants to be the best in a particular area, 
whether it be sports or singing, and that group 
wants to go as far as it can." 

To ensure a top performance in competition, 
students utilized every possible method to perfect 
their entry. From monopolizing their coaches to 
taping on video and audio cassette, students took 
an extra step to gain the advantage over their oppo- 
nents. "In order to go to state for DECA we had to 
come into school either in the morning or after 
school to practice," Jeff Doherty, junior, said. "If 
we didn't come in, we couldn't go to state." 

Whether hoping to win first place or just trying 
not to collapse under pressure, competitive clubs 
realized that although threatened by the opposi- 
tion, through hard work and dedication, they 
could achieve their goals. 



Senior Deca: Front Row: Amy Moser, Brooke Barsic, Janet 
Depa, Amy Moses, Jeff Jorge, Becky Amptmeyer. Second Rou’: 
Sabrina Military, Bill Fortener, Dawn Glinski, Michael March- 
ese, Renee Dywan, Eryk Roseen. Back Row: Jill Breuker, Alex 
Floutsis, Matt Vogt, Dino Vrehas, Ed Miller, Mr. Kent Lewis. 



Freshman Ensemble: Front Roto: Natalee Newsom, Beth 
Budarz, Bethany Moritz, Christine Justak, Yogini Samudra. 
Back Row: Natalie Bacha, Ruth Pursel, Melinda Robbins, 
Carolyn Pesich, Beth Chansler. 


i 


Compete ^ 


Whirl Wind 


And the winner is. . . 

After endless hours of practice and 
competition, students reaped the bene- 
fits of their efforts when they heard their 
names announced and collected their 
ribbons, trophies and certificates. 

Copy after copy, rewrite after re- 
write, budding journalists concentrated 
their efforts after school creating award 
winning publications. The hectic hours spent in the 
Pub working on deadlines proved worth the effort 
for Crier staffers when they won their first Gold 
Crown since 1984. "The fact that someone else 
recognizes our efforts shows that we are hard 
workers," Crier Managing Editor, Sasha Desansic, 
senior, said. "It's a pat on the back." 

Team efforts proved instrumental in earning 
recognition for a whole group instead of just one 

G ood job 

At the fall sports banquet. Golf Coach Mr. Tom Whiteley, social 
studies teacher, honors Galyn Gasporivic, freshman, with the 
Pride, Hustle and Desire and Outstanding First Year Player 
awards. Receiving awards allowed extra curricular partici- 
pants to gain recognition for outstanding efforts. 


individual. While capturing only one 
first place ribbon at state, the Speech 
team, chanting the motto "can’t touch 
this," won the meet for the first time in 
ten years through a total team effort, 
defeating reigning state and national 
champion arch rival Chesterton. "We 
worked hard together when State 
came around, causing us to win beat- 
ing our arch rival Chesterton," Speech member. 
Ethyl Tan, junior, said. 

Sometimes results fell short of expectations. 
Academic Competition Club (ACC) finished 
third at state, but never received an official no- 
tice. "They never sent us any certificates," ACC 
sponsor Mr. Bruce Curme, science teacher, said. 
”1 would have liked to have something saying we 
were third in state instead of having to ask.” 

K eep in step 

During halftime at a basketball game. Flag Corp member 
Michelle Segelen, freshman, performs to "Un Skinny Bop." 
Performing in front of crowds enabled club members to earn 
acknowledgment after practicing 6 to 8 hours a week. 


□ ENJOY 

□ COMPETE 
tfTIONOR 

□ LEAD 

□ ENTERTAIN 

□ LEARN 

□ SERVE 


Award 
winning 
teens turn 
heads as 
they capture 
spotlights 





#00 <#■ Junior Boys Ensemble-Senior Girls Ensemble 


gf JUNIOR BOYS to SENIOR GIRLS ENSEMBLE 



Junior Boys Ensemble: Front Row: Min Park, Jon Rosenband, Scott 
Poradzisz, Brian Davis, Joel Breuker, Dan Watanapongse, Mark 
Palmer. Second Row: Brian Paz, Gregory Kolodziej, Chris Orth, John 
Chevigny, Him Bennett, Matt Millies, Tom Kirsch. Back Row: Sean 
Gailmard, Brian Morgan, Paul Hernandez, Ted Wilford, AdamTorre- 
ano, Pat Helton, Jeff Doherty. 



Junior Girls Ensemble: Front Row: Tara Kelleher, Michelle Zafran, 
Cathy Chung, Michelle Layer, Wendy Kaplan. Second Row: JoAnne 
Tsakopoulos, Sandy Smith, Aileen Castor, Tina Yarovsky, Jennifer 
Kocal. Third Row: Tami Ciesielski, Heather Potter, Julie Korey, Tracy 
Rucinski, Sarah Selig. Back Row: Amy Sobolewski, Carolyn Tweedle, 
Amy Piniak, Sharon Seater. 



Senior Boys Ensemble: Front Row: Geoff Apato, Tom Miga, Dave 
Whiteman, Russ Kochis, Paul Wang, Rich Rokita, John Septowski,Ted 
Reffkin. Second Row: Joel Moritz, Brad Clark, Chris St. Leger, Bill Carr, 
Tony Clements, Nick Paulson, Nate Adoba. Back Row: Alan Gustaitis, 
Ed Paz, Age Tabion, Duane Erickson, Adam Cohen, Bill Cowgill, Tim 
Koziatek. 



Senior Girls Ensemble: Front Row: Karen Hughes, Lauren 
Bomberger, Andrea Foltz, Michelle Viviano, Renee Graboske. Second 
Row: Elizabeth Sohrbeck, Mimi Sellis, Tia Agnew, Robyn Wacho wiak, 
Michelle Wojcik, Lisa Triana, Gina Rossi. Third Row: Heather Brick- 
man, April Crowel, Julie Schoop, Shannon Rose, Amy Skaggs, Patsy 
Mellon. Back Row: Jamie Gardner, Janet Oi, Catherine O'Connor, 
Maya Colakovic, Mary-Tina Vrehas, Becky Boilek, Jill Breuker. 


Honor # 


I /honor I 

I continued I 


Whirl Wind 


After three years of hard work and effort, stu- 
dents earned recognition through their induction to 
the National Honor Society (NHS). Once members, 
students tutored for NHS either before or after 
school. "I think it is our responsibility as members 
to share our talents and abilities with those who 
need our help," Nick Paulson, senior, said. 

While other students gathered their things and 
raced out the doors for an afternoon all to theselves, 
dedicated club members lagged behind, hoping to 
put their extra time into something constructive. 
Whether taking center stage with dreams set on 
Hollywood, or working behind the scenes to make 
sure everything ran smoothly, Thespians racked up 
points to earn honors in the theater world. "We 
don't get awards for best and worst performances, 
but after getting enough points to be a Thespian, I 
know I worked hard on productions," Drama 
member Heather Brickman, senior, said. 

Receiving evaluations from coaches and judges 
paved the way for a group as they improved. To 
make the best even better, organizations like band 
spent an hour daily in practice to keep their work in 
top condition. "Even though it's a lot of work, it all 
pays off at the ISSMA contest when we place well," 
band member Laura Lichtle, junior, said. 

As members grasped shining plaques and tro- 
phies, they also discovered losing in the process. 
Eight Distributive Education Clubs of America 
(DECA) members discovered the ups and downs as 


they endured six intense days of competition at Na- 
tionals. "We worked hard before State so we could 
qualify for Nationals," DECA member Michelle 
Viviano, senior, said. "Although I didn't, as a team 
we placed well." 

New considerations for competitive clubs to 
receive letters like athletics forced club leaders to 
take action. At a meeting concerning academic let- 
tering, sponsors and officers determined that a 
student must actively compete in ACC, DECA, 
Quill and Scroll, Ensembles, Drama Club or Speech 
and Debate. "You have to recognize everyone in 
the same way or no one at all," Drama Club mem- 
ber Ted Wilford, junior, said. 

Honorary clubs set strict requirements on quali- 
fication for membership. Quill and Scroll 
recognized Crier and Paragon members for their 
efforts. Staffers had to meet the minimum require- 
ments set by the national Quill and Scroll society 
include placing in the top quarter of their class and 
a "B" average. "Grades are just a minimum require- 
ment. What is more important is a person's contri- 
bution to either the yearbook or newspaper," Mrs. 
Nancy Hastings, publications adviser, said. 

Trophy after trophy, ribbon after ribbon, plaque 
after plaque, various awards reassured club mem- 
bers of the value of their efforts and participation, 
whether or not they heard their names blaring over 
the PA by either Karen Larsen or John Kouris 
during the morning announcements. 



Senior Mixed Ensemble: Front Row: Geoff Apato, Lauren 
Bomberger, Andrea Foltz, Kevin Conley. Second Row: Bill Cow- 
gill, Julie Schoop, Russ Kochis, Mimi Sellis, Jason Zweig, Beth 
Sohrbeck.TomMiga. Third Row: Karen Hughes, Paul Wang, Tia 
Agnew, Age Tabion, Gina Rossi, Ed Paz. Fourth Row: Adam 
Cohen, Jamie Gardner, Nate Adoba, Maya Colakovich, Chris St. 
Ledger, Catherine O'Connor, Brad Clark. Back Row: Mary-Tina 
Vrehas, Heather Brickman, Alan Gustatis, Becky Boliek, Joel 


Senior Sextet: Front Row Mary Tina Vrehas, Maya Colakovic, 
Catherine O'Connor. Back Row Lauren Bomberger, Karen 
Hughes, Regina Rossi. 



SENIOR SEXTET to SENIOR MIXED ENSEMBLE - 
♦88 ^Senior Sextet-Senior Mixed Ensemble 





C ongratulations 

Daughter of American Revolution (DAR) 
representative presents Jill Ulaki, senior, 
with the DAR award for winning an essay 
contest about patrioism. 


S tanding out 

At the Journalism Education Association 
and National Scholastic Press Association 
convention in Indianapolis, Advertisng 
Manager Ivanna Park, senior, receives the 
Superior Advertising Award . While pub- 
lications usually earned awards as a 
whole, competition offered students a 
chance to gain individual recognition. 

w ay to go 

After the home meet. Speech member 
Sanjeev Balajee, junior, congratulates 
Sean Gailmard, junior, on his first place 
finish in the Original Oratory catagory. 
Receiving recogniton from peers show'ed 
members that others appreciateed their 
hard work and dedication. 




U ser Friendly 

With a major deadline drawing near. 
Paragon Associate Editor Tricia Lasky, 
senior, concentrates on placing the Girls' 
Golf story. Limited time forced the top 
editors and Mrs. Nancy Hastings, the 
adviser, to work away three days of win- 
ter vacation in the Pub. 

G rin and bear it 

Copying the Chesire Cat’s infamous 
grin. Class Executive Council (CEO 
member Bill Cowgill, senior, draws the 
cat as a guide for the senior float. CEC re- 
sponsibilities included organizing float, 
fundraising, and sponsoring dances. 






Sophomore Girls Ensemble: Front Row: Lisa Saks, Tiffany Silgalis, Christie Dal 
Corobbo, Kellen Rogan. Second Roiv: Meredith Creviston, Mara Pacuga, Sara 
Langen, Kristan Hatton, Amanda Schock. Third Row: Miranda Zambo, Vickie 
Clifford, Elizabeth Marinos, Sara Falaschetti, Natalie Anzur, Amanda Elman. 
Back Row: Debby Heck, Sara Rodenburg, Heather Harbison, Lisa Hernandez, 
Elle Adoba. 

SOPHOMORE GIRLS ENSEMBLE to FRENCH CLUB “ 
#90 Sophomore Girls Ensemble- French Club 


Flag Corps: Front Row: Amy Metz, Samantha Long, Candy Noel. Second Rote 
Lela Johnson, Michelle Segeleon. 




□ ENJOY 

□ COMPETE 

□ HONOR 
wLEAD 

□ ENTERTAIN 

□ LEARN 

□ SERVE 




Line of Duty 

TnrHinn pytrn w 


Lead, follow or get out of the way. 

Those three options faced club members 
as they became involved in the school 
supported activities. Of those who re- 
mained, only a small percentage vied for 
the limited offices and the rest chose to fol- 
low the leader. 

After the wake of ballots cleared and 
the newly elected officers assumed their 
positions, students fell under the direc- 
tion of their peer leaders. Accepting the responsibil- 
ity that accompanied transitions from mere mem- 
ber to leader forced ambitious teens to rearrange 
their schedules to fit their supplemental duties. 
"You have to stay after the meetings to make sure 
everything is organized and done after everyone 
else leaves," Amanda Elman, sophomore, said. "It 
conflicts with other things you do, but you were 
chosen and it is your responsibility." 

Responsible teens put in numerous hours deco- 
rating the cafeteria, organizing banquets or pep 
rallies, writing columns and designing floats. So 
while the students remained behind the scenes, 
only the results of their efforts received attention. 


Tackling extra 
responsibilites, 
student 
leaders spend 
endless hours 
to benefit 
student body 


"People go to prom and expect nice 
favors and then they complain about 
the food and photographer and they 
don’t realize all the hard work and ef- 
fort that we put into organizing and 
preparing everything," Apurva 
Patel, junior, said. 

Whether deciding between the 
Mad Hatter, the March Hare or 

Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, 
student leaders voiced the opinions of the re- 
spective groups and classes. With class sizes 
averaging around 275 students, the select 24 
teens in both CEC and Student Government held 
the responsibility of making decisions that 
would effect the entire student body. "I have to 
think about whether or not everyone will be 
happy with my decisions," Kristin Apato, Fresh- 
man Class President, said. ”1 always wonder if 
they don't like what I am doing and if people 
think I am doing a terrible job." 

Along with bettering the school atmosphere 
for students, school organizations led the com- 
munity in humanitarian services. While Project 



Flag Corps: Front Row: Heather Collard, Lisa Hestermann, Amy Jabaay.Seomd 
R mv: Heather Carter, Kerrie Mattson. Back Row: Eileen O'Sullivan, April Crowel, 
Carolyn O'Sullivan. 



French Club: Front Row: Karen Lamott, Anne Hurley, Meg Luksich, Marietta 
Pavianos, Gina Rossi, Robyn Wachowiak, Amy Sobolewski, Aileen Castor. 
Second Row: Amy Brown, Dee Bukoravic, Beth Vanderaa, Carolyn Pesich, Amy 
Czapla, Amy Gust, Sara Weinberg, Tricia Jerich. Third Row: Kristy Tuzikowski, 
Mark Matuska,ChiragShah, Brad Sparber, Paul Wang, Tina Yarovsky, Elizabeth 
Tan, Roy Jain, Dan Watanapongse. Fourth Row: Milan Dotlich, John Dulany, 
Doug Moore, Serge Dragoner , Steve Colbert, Ted Wilford, Brian Ellis, Apu Patel. 
Back Row: Jeremy Keenan, Ian Baggett, David Scott, Edward Paz, Neil Sparber, 
David Brown, Age Tabion, Kathy Grabski, Ehrlich Tan. 


Lead^ 9 1 # 


efLEAD 

continued 


Line of duty 


X collected relief items for flood victims, Student 
Government ran its traditional canned food drive 
for the area's needy. "Most events we do are led by 
students," Mr. Chuck Schallhorn, social studies 
teacher, said. "Each group is appointed leader." 

Whether delegating duties or assigning people 
committees, student leaders bore the responsibility 
of directing fellow students. Leaders developed 
communication skills along with the knowledge of 
their respective club. "I had to make sure everyone 
knew what they should be doing," Student Body 
president Age Tabion, senior, said. "I organize the 
members and talk to administration to make sure 
that what we want to do is okay with everybody." 

Juggling homework, and practices along with 
leadership responsibilities, students learned the 
valuable skill of time management. With so much 

going 

W atch your step 

While supervising the decorating. Student Body President Age 
Tabion, senior, helps hang flowers for the homecoming dance in 
the Commons. Besides organizing homecoming festivities. Age 
set up meetings with the principal to suggest possible activities. 


on in their busy lives, the desperate teens devel- 
oped methods to keep all their dedications in 
order. "Because I have so much to do, I keep a 
notebook with what I wear and everything I have 
to do," Senior Vice President Emily Baciu said. "I 
get all lost and confused if I skip a day or forget 
to write something down." 

While handing out deadlines to staff writers, 
editors of Paragon and Crier decided what stories 
and pictures to run in the publication. Although 
their adviser provided assistance, the editors and 
staff took on the responsibility of producing the 
yearbook and newspaper. "We are held respon- 
sible for all of our deadlines," Paragon Associate 
Editor Tricia Lasky, senior, said. "We have to 
know what looks good, sounds good and what 
follows ethical standards." 

When making the final decisions about what 
colors to decorate the cafeteria or the Commons 
and how much money to spend on various field 
trips and service activities, students leaders took 
charge and directed the organizations that help 
run and shape the school. 



w e ll call you 

As the actors audition, student director 
Tia Agnew, senior, and Mr. Gene Fort, 
social studies teacher, comment on their 
ability. Student leaders took on roles 
reserved for experienced adults. 


K eeping time 

At a football game. Drum Major Michelle 
Harbison, senior, leads the band. Stu- 
dent leaders often took charge working 
hard to make performances successful. 


^92^ French Club-German Club 




gf FRENCH CLUB to GERMAN CLUB 



French Club: Front Row: JuliannSafko, Cathy Chung, Regina Marco, 
Biljana Skoric, Dominic Marco, Daphne Noel, Maria Carlos, Heather 
Newton, Yogini Samudia. Second Roio: Mrs. Alice Mart-Webb, 
Jessica McHie, Tara Krull, Natalie Bacha, Laura Budzik, Sharmili 
Majmudar, Heather Barton, Ian Tan, Amy Zatorski, Christy 
Wiatrowski. Third Row: Andrea Foltz, Kyla Morrissey, Jen Paliga, 
Candi Edwards, Karen Thomas, Karen Larsen, Lauren Bomberger, 
Jennifer Russel, Angela Mullins, Jen De Vries. Fourth Row: Tia 
Agnew,Sanjeev Balajee, Debby Fleck, Maria Sa waya, Gabrielle Girot, 
Brian Davis, Erin Fech, Melody Sun, Brandy Costino, Molly Miller. 
Back Row; Jeanne Michalak, Jenny Gaspar, Eric Stojkovich, Lisa 
O'Shea, Maribeth Mask, Julie Korey, Monica Alcater, Brian Chung, 
Bryan Zweig, Amy Piniak, Brigette Campbell. 



German Club: Front Row: Robert Koh, Eugene Paik, Chris Maka, 
Frank Capic, Chester Coffin, Brian Paz, Sara Hundley. Second Row: 
Alan Shutko, Dave Weichman, Adam Schoop, Kirsten Siukola, Laurie 
Harrington, Matt Wittkamp. Third Row: Apu Patel, Ted Wilford, Ravi 
Sekhar, David Fekete, J. D. Lazar, Paul Wang, Russ Kochis. Fourth 
Roto: Chris Orth, Dave Scott, Nick Paulson, Mike Pavlisan, Andy 
Dren, Phil Mlynarski. Back Row: Adam Lasics, Pro Laduka, Jason 
Banach, Hary Wilke, Bob Ravenzdal, Dennis Mesterham, Steve Ko- 
penic. 



German Club: Front Row: Christie Dal Corobbo, Lisa Saks, Anisha 
Grover, Susan Carlson, Tiffany Wagner, Tamara Hunt, Vickie 
Clifford. Second Row: Julie Shah, Cathy Lukas, Natalie Yuraitis, Cheryl 
Kras, Holly Serchak, Shelley Poplawski, Michelle Kaim, Carolyn 
Lukas. Third Roto: Lisa Smutzer, Sarah Derrico, Carrie Mandon, Eric 
Swanson, Ed Renwald, Tony Darrington, Mike Fekete. Fourth Roto: 
Michael Macik, Dan Watanapongse, Trisha Kress, Shawna Smith, 
Kelly East, Radley Robinson, Kevin Ferguson, Michael Doemer. Fifth 
Row: Melody Sun, Elizabeth Tan, Ehrlich Tan, Steven Colbert, Jon 
Florczak.TriciaJerich, Mira Loh, Kris Zambo. Back Row: Amy Piniak, 
Kathy Krol, Amanda Holloway, Kathy Ziol, Heather Potter, Kristy 
Tuzikowski, David Levin, Mara Scott, John Dunn. 


Lead #00# 


P LAY THAT TUNE 

To ensure a smooth performance. Bill 
Caddick, senior, rereads his alto saxo- 
phone part in the Band Christmas Con- 
cert. Band members not only practiced 
during first hour class but also one hour 
before and after school to perfect their 
performance. 

O N BROADWAY 

While trying out for their favorite part in 
the Spring play The Mouse Thai Roared Je(f 
Sheets, sophomore; Tina Yarovsky, jun- 
ior; and NateCashman, senior, recite their 
lines to the onlooking judges. Studnets 
interested in performing in the spring 
play received their scripts one week prior 
to tryouts. 





Girls Timing Organization: Front Roue Natalee Newsom, Angela Mullins, 
Deborah Hesek, Shannon Rose, Mrs. Dorothy Van Zyll, Mr. Mike Sanders, Cindy 
Strain, Jen Gaspar. Second Roue Elise Schnidt, Laura Marshall, Stephanie Blacke, 
Molly Miller, Nicole Llewellyn, Carolyn Pesich, Michelle Vickers, Jennifer Kocal. 
Third Roue Mary Balon, April Crowel, Sabrina Military, Jolene Daily, Laurie 
Conklin, Patrice Grayczyk, Jessica McHie, Jen Lovasko. Back Roue Amy Hatfield, 
Marietta Parianos, Maribeth mask, Mary Kunkel, Kirsten Siukola, Laurie Harring- 
ton, Heather Potter, Monica Alcala. 


0 GTO to ORCHESTRA 

♦94 <#• GTO - Orchestra 



□ ENJOY 

□ COMPETE 

□ HONOR 

□ LEAD 
^ENTERTAIN 

□ LEARN 

□ SERVE 


Strike a pose 

Students 


Elegantly dressed in their bow ties and 
cummerbunds, ensemble members ran 
rampant behind stage in preparation for 
their concert. As singers took their 
places, the rising curtain hushed the co- 
lossal audience. 

While some activities spent weeks or 
sometimes months in preparation, others like Poms 
and Flag Corps worked on three to four routines for 
each season. When gearing up for the next perform- 
ance at Friday night's basketball game, Flag Corp 
members waived their red and white flags after 
school to either taped music or the band. “Our 
routines go along with the numbers the band plays," 
Flag Corp member Carolyn O'Sullivan, junior, said . 
"It gives people not only something to hear, but also 
to visualize." 

As the holidays rolled around clubs put together 
their own shows to add to the never ending list of 
seasonal specials. Taking turns decking the audito- 

D RESSED FOR SUCCESS 

Strutting down the runway. Distributive Education Corporation 
of America (DECA) member, Mike Marchesee, senior modelsa Be 
Young Formal Wear tuxedo during the DECA fashion show. 
DECA raised $1 100 to supplement production costs of the show 
and for profit to cover competion expenses. 


bask in 
spotlight as 
groups cheer 
performances 


rium with holly, musical clubs filled the 
air with songs for every occasion. "Being 
ensembles is a priveledge, and the 


in 


dancing is fun because I think it makes 
the audience want to listen and pay more 
attention to what we are saying,” Elle 
Adoba, sophomore, said. "It’s neat, and 
since you know the people in the audience you 
really want to make sure you hit the right notes." 

Behind the scenes took a new perspective as ac- 
tors memorized their lines, models practiced their 
walks and the lighting crew adjusted lights in prepa- 
ration for an opening night. As the door opened, a 
herd of people stampeded in to take their seats 
seeking relief from home pressures. "People attend 
plays to forget about their stress, hardships, and 
things going wrong with their lives," Drama Club 
member Natalie Turner, freshman, said. "They get 
an opportunity to laugh at the comical mishaps and 
misfortunes." 

Although nervous, performers danced to the beat 
or lined up off stage in hopes of satisfying the audi- 
ence. After placing the classical music sheet on the 
stand the musician warmed up on the scales,then 
divulged herself into a more complex concentration 



National Honor Society: Front Row: Anisha Grover, Urzula 
Urzula, Deanna Ewers, Tia Agnew, Sharmili Majmudar, Tara 
Krull, Kristen Argus, Lauren Bomberger. Second Rmv: Thad 
Mead, Julie Rouse, Beth Sohrbeck, Jamie Gardner, Andrea Foltz, 
Jill Uylaki, Karen Thomas, Mickey Levy. ThirdRow: Emily Baciu, 
Jen Engle, Michelle Harbison, Linus Gandhi, Joe Legaspi, Mary 
Giannini, Lynn Pavlovich, Kris Blees, Megan Ford. Fourth Row: 
Val Tsoutsouris, David Levin, Ben Hankin, Ravi Nagubadi,Greg 
■Piniak, Adrian Tabion, Mike Koh, Russell Yu. Bach Row: Julius 
Mapalad, Dennis Mesterharm, Ted Reffkin, Djerrick Tan, Nick 
Paulson, Chris St. Leger, James McHie, Maya Colakovic, Jeff 
Franciski. 



Orchestra: Front Row: Laura Wesner, Eugenia Ho, Pam 
Wesner,Ruth Pursel, Heather Molnar. Back Roto: Mrs. Margaret 
Booth, Melissa Stout,Steve Sims, Ulysses Rosales, Karen Tho- 
mas. 


Entertain #0^# 




Entertain 

continued 


Strike a pose 


Whether modeling or singing a tune, entertain- 
ers found themselves caught in the spotlight. After 
seven weeks of fittings, rehearsals and different 
responsibilities, show night arrived as the Distribu- 
tive Education Corporation of America (DECA) 
members ordered adults, students and children to 
take their places. "I feel the children are always fun 
because you never know what they will do," DECA 
sponsor Mr. Kent Lewis, business teacher, said. 

After hours of long practices and monthly com- 
petitions activities such as Speech and Debate or 
Band advanced to more difficult competitions. 
After receiving winning state awards, "Speechies" 
lit up the auditorium interpreting their selection 
while practicing for nationals. "There is something 
for everybody," Speech member Sean Gailmard, 
junior, said. "Humor is funny. Extemp is for the 
intellectuals." 

While most clubs strutted their stuff for a little 
applause, others chose not to do their entertaining 
in person. Although the biweekly issues of Crier 
informed the school of the latest news, the columns 
and feature material added a lighter persepective to 
the heavy issues. "Sometimes there is a point I'm 

IB UTTON UP 

Preparing for the sold out "Cool Yule" choral concert, Cathy 
Chung, junior, seeks assistance from Mrs. Nancy Newcomb, 
business teacher. The ensembles also travelled to local churches 
and societies for special performances. 


trying to get across (in my columns), but other 
times it is for sheer entertaining value," Crier 
Copy Editor Mike Koh, senior said. "It's not work 
for me, but I'd love to get paid for it." 

Whether donned in performance wear or red 
and white skirts, a variety of clubs showed audi- 
ences a sports event involved more than just the 
players. Cheerleaders and Poms worked to boost 
spirit at games. "We get the crown involved by 
repeating words," cheerleader Missy Sanders, 
junior, said. 

Working for a month on one song or even a 
routine proved worth the effort as band members 
and Pon Poms collected numerous ribbons and 
trophies. Band starred in events such as parades, 
games and the Indianapolis 500, after preparing 
for two months. "We play a variety of music for 
each concert like rock and roll and classical," 
Band member Nickie Lee, sophomore said. 

After singing piece after piece, ensembles and 
individuals echoed the final note. While the 
curtain fell to a deliberate close, singers left their 
places as the audience applauded in complete 
satisfaction. 

P UMPIT UP 

During halftime of the basketball game against Griffith, Pon 
Poms captain Cindy Strain, senior, performs a routine to 
"Simply Irresistible." The squad always provided a dance 
routine at home basketball and football game. 






#00# Paragon - Project X 



PARAGON to PROJECT X 



Paragon: Front Roiv: Wendy Kaplan, Julie McGill, Susan Trovinger, 
Laurie Milan, Regina Marco, Mara Cohen. Second Row: Amy Piniak, 
Denise Winn, Shane Gerson, Sara Weinberg, Julie Kmiec. Third Row: 
Emily Baciu, Regan Rokita, Jill Berzinis, Tricia Lasky, Jen Engle, Kris 
Blees. Fourth Row: Duane Erikson, Adam Gordon, Chris Fierek, Nate 
Adoba,TimCroston. BnckRow: Lisa Gossler, Sara Vance, Ted Reffkin, 
Kathy Grabski, Kathy Ziol, Rich Rokita. 



Project X: Front Roto: Jen De Vries, Melissa Stout, Heather Molnar, 
Deb Yarovsky, Laurie Milan, Jennifer Smith, Tara Krull, Kara Hiet, 
AmyMucha. Second Roiv: Pam Wesner, Julie Kmiec, Michelle Vickers, 
Cathy Chung, Laura Lichtle, Margaret Ewing, Mandy Brown, Lela 
Johnson, Heahter Newton. Third Row: Sabrina Military, Karen 
Larsen, Mira Loh, Amy Piniak, Aileen Castor, Shirley Goldyn, Brandy 
Costino, Molly Miller, Sandy Smith, Tia Agnew. Fourth Row: Elle 
Adoba, Patty Mellon, Amanda Elman, Tricia Jerich, Michelle Harbi- 
son, Kimberly Walter, Erin Fech, Sharon Slater, Amy Gust. Back Row: 
Djerrick Tan, Val Tsoutsouris, Ben Hankin, William Riken, Kris 
Lukas, Sasha Desancic, Dave Levin, Julius Mapalad, Age Tabion, 
Gabrielle Girot. 



Project X: Front Row: Michelle Layer, Tracy Rucinski, Melissa Sand- 
ers, Apu Patel, Regan Rokita, Denise Winn, Laura Wesner. Second 
Row: Jen Lovasko, Carolyn Tweedle, Sanjeev Balajee, Mara Scott, 
Jolene Daily, Lissa Horner, Sonali Muzumdar, Sandhya Gupta. Third 
Row: Heather Potter, Young Kim, Joe Legaspi, Mark Palmer, Kris 
Zambo, Brian Ellis, Doug Moore, Kathy Grabski, Anne Hurley. Fourth 
Row: Dan Watanapongse, Jon Florczak, Mary Giannini, Ehrlich Tan, 
Kristy Tuzikowski,J. D. Lazar, Steven Colbert, Ted Wilford. Fifth Row: 
Kathy Ziol, John Dunn, Pro LaDuca, John Kouris, Bob Raduenzal, 
David Brown, David Scott, Dottie Pomroy, Sean Gailmard. 


Entertain 97 * 


PROJECT X to SPANISH CLUB 



Project X: Front Row: Vickie Clifford, Christie Dal Corobbo, Wendy 
Kaplan, Lori Conley, Miranda Zambo, Paja Chandnani, Lisa Saks, 
Monica Rastogi. Second Row: Lisa O'Shea, Brian Chung, Tamara 
Hunt, Elizabeth Tan, Sandy Goldyn, Liza Gandhi, Angela Mullins, 
Natalee Newsom. Third Row: Kyla Morrissey, Karen Hughes, Karen 
Triana, Gina Rossi, Maria Sawaya, Valerie Tosiou, Athena Tosiou, 
Tina Yarovsky. Back Roto: Karen Lamott, Amanda Quasney, Robyn 
Wachowiak, Amy Damjanovich, April Crowel, Betsy Rech, Julie 
Schoop, Elle Jenkins, Shannon Rose. 



Quill and Scroll: Front Row: Ivanna Park, Kris Blees, Emily Baciu, Jen 
Engle, Susan Trovinger. Second Row: Sasha Desancic, Ben Hankin, 
James McHie, Greg Piniak, Djerrick Tan, Val Tsoutsouris. Third Row: 
Won Park, Ted Reffkin, Rosanne Zurad, Megan Ford, Mike Koh. 





Spanish Club: Front Rou<: Young Kim, Monica Adley, Martin Karol, 
David Kobe, Amanda Quasney, Jim Zawada, Matt Saltanovitz, Bra- 
dley Hooker. Second Row: Lisa Triana, Amy Piniak, Mira Loh, Jim 
Brennannan, Jeff DeRosa, Becky Smutzer, Anthony Alonzo, Dee 
Bukorovic, Jill Uylaki. Third Row: Rebecca Keith, Steven Colbert, Juan 
Valdez, Greg Hobby, Aaron Altschul, Christopher Byczko, Mark 
Gralewski, Tricia Jercih, Ryan Wong. Fourth Row: Karen Hughes, 
Mary Giannini, Elle Jenkins, Djerrick Tan, Ben Hankin, Brian Adley, 
EhrlichTan, Julie Schoop, Joe Legaspi. BackRow: David Levin, Kathy 
Ziol, Chris St. Leger, John Kouris, David Brown, John Dunn, Michael 
Doerner, Dottie Pomroy, Julius Mapalad. 


^ Project X-Spanish Club 





□ ENJOY 

□ COMPETE 

□ HONOR 

□ LEAD 

□ ENTERTAIN 
wLEARN 

□ SERVE 


Beyond books 


With her reflection staring back at 
her in the mirror, a competitor works 
with a coach. With the little "black 
book" in hand, she reads her prose 
piece line by line only with the com- 
mand from her coach. 

While putting together a quality 
production or organizing a dance, 
clubs provided students with learning 
experiences. Blowing up balloons and stringing 
streamers from one end of the commons to the 
other allowed Student Government members to 
take charge. "We have to take an active role in the 
happenings at school," Student Government 
sponsor, Mrs. Renee Kouris, English teacher said. 

By listening to a coaches critique, speech 
members discovered ideas for improvements on 
their performance. As each practice began, the 
competitor stopped periodically by command of 
the coach in hopes of correcting a word or line. 
S nap Shot 

Before capturing Homecoming festivities on film Julie McGill, 
senior, focuses on the contestants of the pep rally's Race of the 
Century. Photographers furthered their learning after photog- 
raphy class by joining Paragon and Crier . 


Whether 
turning on, 
typing in or 
talking out, 
members 
learn skills 
after hours 


"The coaches give me the negative and 
positive feedback on my cutting," 
Speech member Karen Blanchard, so- 
phomore, said. "They really correct my 
problems by telling me what to im- 
prove on and how to do it." 

After spending three hours in the 
"Pub" or journalism room to finish a 
deadline. Crier staffers realized the 
knowledge they received may prove beneficial for 
future careers in the fast pace world of journalism. 
As they trudged to the editor's mailbox, weary 
staffers quickly finalized story changes before 
turning the story in for final approval. "It gives us 
good experience for a future job that might need 
any knowledge of computers," News/ Feature 
writer, Sanjeev Balajee, junior, said. 

Whether sampling various cheeses or trekking 
to the Museum of Science and Industry to view 
Christmas trees from around the world. Foreign 
Language Club members experienced differences 
in cultures. "The traditional dances and how they 
do different things on their country's holidays 
than we do is really interesting to see," Spanish 




ime to Talk 


T ake it or Leave it 

Finalizing the paste up copy of a Crier, 
Editor- in- chief Greg Piniak, senior, adds 
the last picture on the feature page layout. 
Deadlines forced staffers to work in the 
journalism room, after school hours to 
perfect their publication. 


During group work at Kid's Day, Hary 
Wilke, senior, discusses how to include 
other people in ones' social life. From 8 
a.m. to 5 p.m., students participated in 
games, skits and group discussions. 


Learn# 00-# 



A II Strung Out 

For the winter holiday concert, Melissa 
Stout, sophomore, rehearses her violin 
part in "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" by W. A. 
Mozart during Orchestra class. Musi- 
cians spent time mastering the classics in 
hopes of presenting a flawless show. 


M irror, Mirror 

Crammed into a practice room. Missy 
Sanders, junior, recites her Oratorical In- 
terpretation in front of Monica Rastogi, 
sophomore, Mary Tina Vrehas, senior, 
and Dave Scott, freshman. New 
"speechies" learned that experienced 
speakers offered helpful hints. 





Spanish Club: Front Row: Jeff Nosich, Ron Magliola, Jen Lovasko, Jolene Daily, 
Sandy Smith, Michelle Wantroba, Tina Yarovsky, Sharmili Majmudar. Second 
Row: Cosmin Dobrescu, Maytee Boonyapredee, Roque Cabagnot, Ian Tan, John 
Kim, Dan Tabion, Matt Quagliara, Joe Florczck, Joanna Gryn. Third Row: Eric 
Seany, Lisa Shah, Athena Tosiou, Amy Hansen, John Giannini, Monica Alcala, 
Colleen Kouris, Ulysses Rosales. Fourth Roiv: Dave Hankin, Wendy Rhodes, Matt 
Wapkowski, John Reidelbach, Annie Rawlings, Jeanine Baciu, Beckie Manous, 
Brian Chung. Back Row: Gar Park, Amy Damjanovich, Beth Farkas, Tina Niksch, 
Laura Wesner, Lynn Wild, Sandhya Gupta, Amy Stover, Judy Sun. 



Spanish Club: Front Row: Frances Legaspi, Urzula Urzula, Maria Carlos, Lori 
Conley, Kellen Rogan. Second Row: Amanda Schock, Regina Marco, Vickie 
Clifford, Amy Kicho, Miranda Zambo, mara Pacyga. Third Row: Christie Dal 
Corobbo, Chris Mead, Arlene Rossin, Lela Johnson, Shirley Goldyn, Christina 
Kunelis. Fourth Rozu: Melissa Stout, Michael Macik, Alicia Veloiva, Cathie Cap!:' 
Maryann Kusiak, Pam Wesner. Back Roiv: Cara Hilt, Kim Vargo, Trudy Arcella, 
Valerie Tosiou, Amanda Fisher, Heather Molnar, Sharon Trovinger. 


^ SPANISH CLUB to SPEECH AND DEBATE 


^100 ^Spanish Club-Speech and Debate 



^LEARN 

continued 


Beyond books 


Club member Lynn Wujek, sophomore, said. "The 
Spanish Halloween party is All Soul's Day. In Spain 
and Mexico the people go to the cemetary and leave 
food for a dead relative." 

Repeatedly rehearsing to improve techniques forced 
Ensemble members to polish their singing voices. Tak- 
ing a step to the side and swinging your partner round 
and round lead choir to conclude that the underlying 
work consisted of hours of practice, memorizing music 
and learning dances. "In Ensembles, I learned to 
breathe correctly while singing and also how to control 
my voice more," Senior Mixed Ensemble member 
Mary Tina Vrehas, said. 

Besides learning a specific, such as how to apply 
make-up correctly for a show, drama members broad- 
ened their horizons by involving themselves with ev- 
ery aspect of a production. Whether it included strok- 
ing the final color of blue paint on the set or putting up 
the final poster at a local business to attract the commu- 
nity, members gained experience. "Drama helped with 
my ability to get up in front of a large audience and 
perform," Drama Club member, Catherine O'Connor, 
senior, said. 

While juggling homework, various clubs, a job and 


a sport, students learned the valuable skill of stress 
and time management. Managing to find time to 
get everything done, students juggled their sched- 
ules to fit in every responsibility. "I make lists in 
my notebook of everything I have to do for each 
day, " CEC Vice President Emily Baciu, senior, 
said. "I put everything I do on a calendar thing so 
I know what to do and when to do it. I can't go to 
bed until everything is crossed off." 

Leadership positions in various organizations 
gave students the opportunity to use their author- 
ity and to deal with subordinates. When push 
came to shove, high ranking student leaders 
learned that business came before pleasure. "I hate 
giving out green sheets and hurting people's 
grades, but if we (the editors) don't, we never get 
anything done," Editor-in-chief Jen Engle, senior, 
said. "I hate making people angry, but if they don't 
finish their work we have no choice." 

Eventually, the coach sat satisfied with the 
competitor's performance. With only two more 
half-hour sessions left she gathered her belong- 
ings and went off to find her next appointment 
ready and waiting. 



^peech and Debate Front Row: Judy Sun, Carolyn Lukas, Annie Rawlings, 
Melody Sun, Tina Yarovsky, Elizabeth Tan, Sharmili Majmudar, Shoshana Gor- 
don.Sujata Barai. Second Row: Jon Florczak, Melissa Sanders, Sean Gailmard, Meg 
1 uksich, Tracy Rucinski, Sanjeev Balajee, Karen Blanchard, Apu Patel. Third Row: 
1 ’avid Scott, John Dunn, Val Tsoutsouris, Ehrlich Tan, Brian Davis, J. D. Lazar, 
ipher Byczko, Ed Renwald,.Mary Kunkel. Fourth Row: Ted Wilford, 
Gregory Kolodziej, Mary-Tina Vrehas, Catherine O'Connor, mark Matuska, Steve 
Colbert, Tim Bognar. Back Row: Dottie Pomroy, Adam Lasics, E)oug Moore, John 
Kouris, Jason Banach, Derek Deboer, Joel Moritz, Ben Hankin, Ravi Nagubadi. 


Speech and Debate: Front Row: Mari Mask, Amy Mucha, Megan Ford, Mira Loh, 
Karen Larsen, Kim Vargo, Bill Wilson, Denise Winn. Second Row: Laura Wesner, 
Sandhya Gupta, Amy Piniak, Amanda Elman, Regan Rokita, Amy Gust, Sonali 
Mazumdar. Third Row: Amanda Fisher, Mike Koh, Amy Stover, Amu 
Damjanovich, Heather Brickman, Marietta Parianos, Brooke Gardberg, Amy 
Brown. Fourth Row: Jim Zawada, Amanda Quasney, David Kobe, Mary Karol, Joe 
Roman, Jill Uylaki, Kristy Tuzikowski. Back Row: Kevin Ferguson, Mara Scott, 
Alan Shutko, Michael Doerner, Julius Mapalad, Roy Jain, Kathy Krol, Sarah 
Derrico. 


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R oses are Red 

Handing out Christmas carnations and 
candy canes, Pom members Jen Paliga, 
senior, and Julie Kmiec, junior, hand 
Mary Petrovich, freshman, a flower from 
l\er secret admirer. Holidays gave clubs a 
chance to make money as well as an op- 
portunity to suprise their friends. 

F ill’er up 

To help Highland flood victims, Project X 
sponsor, Mr. Chuck Schallhorn, social 
studies teacher, and Elle Jenkins, senior, 
stuff clothes and toys into garbage bags. 
After packaging all the donated items, the 
Town of Munster delivered them to 
Highland's Town Hall for distribution. 





Speech and Debate : Front Row: Lisa Saks, Lisa Shah, Michelle Layer, Andrea 
Foltz, Lauren Bomberger, Jamie Block. Second Row: Kristan Hatton, AUvson 
Rubin-Asch, Jason Greenbaum, Amy Brietzke, Ray Doemer, Monica Rastogi. Back 
Row: Andrea Simcoe, Ian Tan, Pam YVesner, Jessica VlcHie, Dave Hankin, Sweetu 
Patel. 


Speech and Debate to SADD 



Student Government: Front Roto: Lauren Bomberger, Kristan Hatton, Amy Gust, 
Amanda Fisher, Erin Fech, Melody Sun, Elizabeth Tan. Second Row: Cathy Chung. 
Lvnn Parlovich, Tracy Rucinski, Jon Florczak, Tricia Jerich, Melissa Sanders. 
Amanda Elman. Third Roto: Jen Ramanna, Kristy Tuzikowski, Becky Boilek, Paul 
Wang, Julius Mapalad, Lisa Hernandez, Amy Brown. Fourth Roto: Paul Hernan- 
dez, Dennis Mesterharm, Ed Paz, Jason Zweig, Nick Paulson, Adam Cohen, Tom 
Kirsh. Back Roto: Xeil Sparber, Age Tabion, John Czapkowitz, Heather Harbison, 
Patrick Mesterharm, Jim Brennan. 


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Hand Delivery 

Clubs offer V 


Mounds of clothes and stacks of 
canned goods arrived with plenty of 
people that carried in and organized 
them for the needy and homeless. 

Feelings of serving, helping and giv- 
ing ran rampant into clubs daily activi- 
ties. Fundraisers and drives organized 
by clubs helped out the homeless and the needy . " 
We are starting not only a food drive, but we are 
collecting and donating clothes and toys for the 
homeless and the needy, " French Club member 
Marietta Parianos, junior, said. 

As the last bell rang, with a quick stop at the 
locker, yearbook staffers zoomed away in their 
cars on a trip to a few stores. Without buying on 
their minds, they set out to sell not to purchase. " 
We sell ads to various community businesses, this 
helps reduce the cost of the yearbook for the stu- 
dents and it allows the businesses to advertise their 


wide array 
of services 
for every 
blooming 
occasion 


services to the younger audience and 
their families," Paragon Academics Edi- 
tor Kathy Ziol, junior, said. 

Making paper flowers with little 
pieces of different colored papers became 
the name-of-the-game at float. Classes 
spent many hours on their floats to com- 
plete them on time as well as meeting the judges 
standards. "Class Executive Council (CEO plans 
float every year and we have to raise money for 
putting on Prom, when we're the Junior Class, and 
where it is to be held," CEC member Amanda 
Blees, sophomore, said. 

Diseases that hit hard had the full attention of 
clubs. They took absolute interest in the homeless 
and needy as well as illnesses that delivered hard 
blows. " We collected cannned goods for the 
Greater Flammond Area Community Services and 
we had a bowl-a-thon for Muscular Dystrophy 



Students Against Drunk Driving : Front Row: Wendy Kaplan, Elise Schmidt, 
Tamara Hunt, Amy Kicho, Heather Newton, Jody Davis, Lisa Shah. Second Row: 
Miranda Zambo, Denise Winn, Amy Piniak, joAnne Tsakopoulos, Jen De Vries, 
ValerieTosiou. Third Row: Deborah Hesek, Heather Barton, Brian Chung, Carolyn 
idle, Tracy Gomez, Sandy Gpldyn, Ryan Baker. Fourth Row: Joe Vusak, 
Ehrlich Tan, Dottie Pomroy, Andy Kiszenia, Kurt Simon, Brian Ellis. Back Row: 
Creg Szypzola, Mara Scott, Monica Alcala, Sabrina Military, Amanda Quasney, 
Regan Rokita, Ms. Louise Rhodes. 



Students Against Drunk Driving : Front Row: Ms. Louise Rhodes, Alison 
Holland, Cathy Chung, Amanda Schock, Kellen Rogan, Puja Chandnani. Second 
Row: Pam Wesner, Sujata Barai, Lisa Gandhi, Vickie Clifford, Christie Dal 
Corobbo, Christie Sparling. Third Row: Kris Zambo, Aileen Castor, Gloria 
Scheuernam, Renee DellaRocco, Jen Begonia, Brian Cronin. Fourth Row: Tricia 
Jerich, David Depa, Randy Fehring, Dave Adams, Ted Wilford, David Kobe. Back 
Roto: Shawna Smith, Trisha Kress, Wendy Rhodes, Tina Niksch, Sandhya Gupta, 
Laura Wesner, Becky Staack. 


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Theater:Fro;!( Rote: CatherineO'Connor, Heather Brickman,Sharmili 
Majmudar, Tia Agnew, Tina Yarovsky, Amy Piniak, Shane Gerson, 
TedWilford. Second Row: Mickey Levy, Christie Dal Corobbo, Vickie 
Clifford, Mara Pacyga, Samantha Long, Michael Macik, Sara Langen. 
Third Roto: Lisa Krieger, Sujata Barai, Erica Lesniak, Susie Boyle, Amy 
Buikema, Tiffany Wagner. Fourth Row: Natalie Bacha, Brian Cronin, 
Gina Rossi, Robyn Wachowiak, Aileen Castor, Trudy Arcella, Melissa 
Stout, Elizabeth Tan, Leslie Hundley. Fifth Row: Amanda Fisher, 
Sabrina Military, Heather Potter, Tracy Rucinski, Kristy Tuzikowski, 
Dan Watanapongse, Joanna Gryn, Sandhya Gupta. Back Row: Tim 
Bognar, J. D. Lazar, Steven Colbert, Heahter Harbison, Gregory 
Kolodziej, Age Tabion, Apu Patel, Steve Sims, Kathy Ziol. 



Theater: Front Roio: Megan Ford, Kellen Rogan, Amy Kicdo, Miranda 
Zambo, Susan Carlson, Brigette Campbell, Amy Mucha, Laura Tri- 
ana, Lisa Saks. Second Row: Holly Senchak, Julie Shah, Jeanine Baciu, 
Amy Hansen, Cara Hilt, Laura Budzik, Mary Petrovich, Julie Schoop. 
Third Roto: Denise Winn, Brandy Costino, Karen Hughes, Mari Mask, 
David Scott, Mara Scott, Amanda Quasney, Elle Jenkins. Fourth Roto: 
Tricia Jerich, Mary Kunkel, Amy Stover, Sarah Selig, Shannon Rose, 
ERic Stojkovich, Sasha Desancic, Sanjeev Balajee. Back Row: Bryan 
Zweig, Mike Koh, Andrea Foltz, Kevin Conley, Joey Lalich, Ehrlich 
Tan, Maya Colakovic, Julius Mapalad, Paul Wang, Nicky Paulson. 



Video Club: Front Row: Sandi Gricus, Pete Yerkorich, Laura An- 
dreshak, Lisa Smutzer, Urz.ula Urzula, Anisha Grover. Back Row: 
Doug Moore, Ryan Wong, Sean Cheek, Brian Ellis, Aaron Altschul, 
Tiffany Wagner. 


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N eed a Warm-up? 

Playing waitress at the annual Homecom- 
ing Chicken Barbeque, Amanda Elman, 
sophomore, offers patrons coffee refills. 
After serving 1525 people Speech and 
Debate earned enough money to offset 
travel and registration fees for all events 
and Nationals. 

B ag It 

Among over 200 bags of clothes, Shirley 
Goldyn, freshman, helps pack up necessi- 
ties for the Highland flood victims. Proj- 
ect X gave their support to the community 
by organizing fundraisers for the flood 
victims and the needy. 




continued 


Hand Delivery 


(MD), and raised a little over $3,000. We also put to- 
gether a dance against Muscular Dystrophy, " Dis- 
tributive Education Corporation of America 
(DECA) member Janet Depa, senior, said. 

Having to choose from sitting down and eating 
or going and bringing it home became the decision 
of the night. One thousand five hundred and 
twenty -five became the final number served at the 
dinner along with 330 pounds of potato salad, 270 
pounds cole slaw, 1450 halves of chicken and all 
other servings in the quantity of 1 525. " Every year 


we hold the annual Chicken BBQ for Homecoming, 
which is really interesting seeing the amounts of 
food that people buy, " Speech and Debate member 
Michael Dorner, sophomore, said. 

The Senior Class became a big help by donating 
a sum of $600 raised at the Christmas bake sale to 
the flood victims from Highland. 

With trucks and cars packed to the top, students 
joined together to give their total service to help 
out transporting the food and clothing to the Salva- 
tion Army or Good Will. 




M! ay I Help You 

Ready to fill the young basketball fan's 
order Girl’s Timing Organization (GTO) 
member Molly Miller, junior, waits pa- 
tiently. Sport related organizations and 
athletic teams took turns working the 
concession stand through out the basket- 
ball and football seasons. 


M oney for a Cause 

While Rich Rokita, senior, changes the 
cash box, Kevin Conley, senior, eyes a 
plate of cookies donated to the Senior 
Class bake sale. The Senior Class passed 
up using the $600 to help fund the Senior 
Banquet and instead donated the money 
to the Highland flood victims. 


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' Coach Jepsen gets on our case a lot about team unity. 

It's really important to remember the team and not just 
think of yourself. Whenever he gives a pep talk, it's never 
'Let's see what you can do,' it’s always ’Let’s see what 
we can do” 

James McHie, senior 



Practice, practice, practice. Give 110 per- 
cent. In the back of your mind echo your 
coaches words of wisdom. "Be aggressive, 
you're still in this. If they're going to win, 
make them work for it... 

Seahorsing Around: 

After celebrating Coach Jon Jepson's 
100th consecutive dual meet victory, 
the Boys' Swim Team rocketed to a 
first place State ranking for a time. 

Take a Break: 

Speeding cars and killer splits 
stopped athletes and cheerleaders as 
they fell prey to recurring injuries. 


Glory Days: 

The Varsity Football team finally 
got it together and scored the only 
touchdown against the Lake Central 
defense in regular season play. 

Mind Over Matter: 

Athletes juggled their schedules to 
maintain IHSAA eligibility include 
five solid subjects instead of the four 
required in previous years. 

Whether you've got it in the bag or just let 
it slip away, you know you always played 
your hardest. 



- 

D est of the Best Before competing against Gavit, the 
team psyches themselves up to capture Coach 
Jepsen’s 100th consecutive victory. By defeating Gavit 110-75, 
the team rocketed to a first place ranking. 


Sports Divider ♦ 107 * 



Freshmen Cheerleaders: Front Row: Angie Dariou, 
Carolyn Lukas, Mary Petrovich. Back Roto: Athena Tosiou, 
Cathy Lukas, Erica Lesniak. 



JV Football Cheerleaders: Front Row: Laura Marshall, 
Carolyn Tvveedle, Heather Newton. Back Row: Mandy 
Blees, Erin Fech, Miranda Zambo. 



JV Basketball Cheerleaders: Front Row: Erin Fech, 
Carolyn Tweedle, Heather Newton. Back Row: Miranda 
Zambo, Melissa Sanders, Amy Brown, Amy Sobolewski. 



Varsity Football Cheerleaders: Front Roio: Juliann Safko, 
Kellen Rogan, Valerie Tosiou. Back Row: Lauren 
Bomberger, Nicole Llewellyn, Melissa Vrabel. 



Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders: Front Row: Juliann 
Safko, Kellen Rogan, Lauren Bomberger, Valerie Tosiou. 
Back Row: Nicole Llewelyn, Lynn Pavlovich, Dana Render, 
Amy Skaggs. 


B reak a leg 

Despite an ankle 
injury, Dana Render, junior, 
didn't miss a beat as she joins 
in a sideline cheer. Broken 
bones and other illnesses 
didn't hamper the cheerlead- 
ers performances. 




S INK IT 

While Lauren Bomberger, 
senior, and Nicole Llewel- 
lyn, sophomore, wait for 
the ball to enter the hoop 
during a free throw, Valerie 
Tosiou, junior, gains a 
higher vantage point to 
. cheer the player on. 


Cheerleading 


: 


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ith hands clap- 
ping together in 
unison, and feet 
tapping in syn- 
chronized steps, 
the eight cheer- 
leaders shout "fire-up," 
inviting audience par- 
ticipation. 

Before the season 
began, the girls practiced 
on their own time with- 
out a sponsor . They per- 
formed in the parade 
with the help of their for- 
mer sponsor, Mrs. 
Frankie Fesko, who gave 
them their uniforms and 
prepared them for cheer- 
leading camp at DePauw 
University. 

With the addition of a 

G et fired up 

To help the football 
team to a fourth quarter 
comeback against East 
Chicago Central, Laura 
Marshall, junior, tries to boost 
the crowd's spirit. Despite 
their efforts, the Mustangs 
couldn't pull off a Homecom- 
ing victory as the Cardinals 
won, 45-13. 


new sponsor, Mrs. Nancy 
Skoronski, the girls didn't 
know what to expect. 
"Nancy is more critical 
and very demanding," 
Lynn Pavlovich, senior, 
said. "We couldn't waste 
any time since we 
practiced only two or 
three hours per week." 

Although fan spirit 
dwindled at times, the 
girls provided bursts of 
enthusiasm to arouse the 
crowd. "Hike being more 
involved in the game 
rather than just sitting up 
in the stands," Melissa 
Vrabel, sophomore, said. 
"When the team wins I 
feel like I've done my job 
in getting the team and 
the fans pumped up." 

Along with arousing 
the crowds, the cheer- 
leaders sponsored sev- 
eral fundraisers through- 
out the year, including 
the Turnabout Dance 
and many carnation 
sales. "The Turnabout 


Dance is a lot of work and 
I left the cheerleaders re- 
sponsible for everything. 
They picked all of the 
designs and decorated 
everything by them- 
selves," Mrs. Skoronski 
said. "All I can say is that 
I am very impressed with 
how the cheerleaders 
handled themselves." 

Not only do cheerlead- 
ers spend hours decorat- 
ing for the dance, they 
also make spirit signs to 
hang in the locker room 
and in the hallways. 
Cheerleaders also tee 
peed the players’ houses 
and made hoops for the 
players to run through 
before each game. 

After a win, the crowd 
erupts with enthusiasm 
and accompanies the 
squad in a victory cheer. 
As the players begin to 
file off towards the locker 
room, the cheerleaders' 
job ends until the next 
game or fundraiser. 




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T* EADY, AIM, FIRE 

In an effort to boost 
team spirit, Julian Safko, 
junior, tee pee’s the Boys' 
Basketball locker room. The 
cheerleaders decorated the 
locker room before every 
Conference home game. 


J^ET'S GO 'STANGS 

Taking advantage of a 
timeout, the Varsity and 
Junior Varsity cheerleaders 
arouse the crowd's spirit. 
Halftimes and timeouts 
allowed the cheerleaders to 
bring the excitement of the 
game to the fans. 


Cheerleading 






0# Football 


coming game against 
East Chicago Central, 
then 0-3. Trying for a 
third consecutive home- 
coming victory against 
a team that they had 
beaten 19-6 last year, 
the players believed 
that the crucial pieces 
would finally fit into 
place. Despite senior 
Mike Bagull's 98-yard 
record touchdown pass, 
frustration and distress 
overtook the team as 
EC won, 45-13. 

Believing that they 
had been wasting their 
time at practice, the 
dramatic loss stunned 
some of the boys on the 
team. "Losing your 
homecoming game is 
bad enough," Brian 
Morgan, junior, said. 
"But to lose that badly 
was just embarrassing." 

Following their loss 
to EC Central, the 
Crown Point Bulldogs 
trounced on the team 


oming into the 
yT ^season, the 

/ football coaches 

saw a motivated 
team full of unde- 
veloped talent 
that just needed to 
be pieced together. Un- 
fortunately, like the old 
jigsaw puzzle frustra- 
tion, a few pieces 
appeared to be missing. 

Although overloaded 
with individual talent, 
the Varsity Football 
Team discovered that 
they couldn't rely on in- 
dividual talent alone. 
With expectations high 
and summer practices 
behind them, the team's 
excitement for the 
approaching season 
flTuMBLE 

J During the sectional game 
against Highland, Aaron 
Lander (80), junior, and Tim 
Koziatek (88), senior, dive for 
a fumble. The Trojan defense 
pressed throughout the half 
and into the final seconds 
where they prevented a two- 
point conversion . 


began to build. Yet, the 
pieces wouldn't fit as 
their 3-6 record pro- 
duced the first losing 
season in 18 years. 

"We were incredibly 
talented," Adam Torre- 
ano, junior, said. "We 
had speed, strength and 
intelligence but for some 
reason we just couldn't 
get everyone to function 
as a team." 

Using all of the team’s 
talents, they opened the 
season with a win over 
Hammond High. The 
team's spirits soared, but 
after the first game 
trouble began. 

In the 25th annual 
Battle of the Bridge, the 
team suffered its worst 
loss to rival Highland 
ever, 32-6. The Bridge 
Battle, often referred to 
as an "embarrassment" 
by the team, turned into 
one of the lowest points 
of the season. "After 
practicing so hard for 


the Highland game, the 
loss made us feel like 
we were wasting our 
time," Alan Gustaitis, 
senior, said. 

After their second 
consecutive loss to a 
state-ranked Griffith 
team, spirits hit rock 
bottom. Part of the 
problem rested with 
the lack of effort from 
all of the players. "At 
times it seemed like 
players would let 
down, thinking that 
one person would be 
able to support the 
team," co-captain Joel 
Moritz, senior, said. "It 
was almost as if some 
of them didn't care." 

Fighting to win back 
their lost respect, the 
Mustangs trounced 
Lowell 26-0. This con- 
stant offensive attack 
provided their widest 
margin of victory. 

All thoughts then 
turned to the home- 


<1?ED42HIKE 

VBefore calling the play, 
co-captain Mike Bagull (8), 
senior, scans the Highland 
defense. During the Home- 
coming game, Bagull 
connected with Adam 
Torreano, junior, for a record 
98-yard touchdown pass . 


1 /Wards to go 

-*■ ^Hoping to gain a first 
down, Dan Dombrowski (30), 
senior, sweeps around the 
corner to allude the defensive 
end. The team lost to High- 
land in the first Sectional 
game. 


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FOOTBALL 


• Senior Mike Baguli 
throw's school 
record 98-yard 
pass to junior 


Football : ( front row) Tim Koziatek, Bill Cowgill, 
Dan Dombrowski, Eric Nolan, Jeff Dechantel, 
Brian Rivercomb, Mike Baguli, Tony Clements, 
Bill Karr. ( second row) Adam Cohen, Joel Moritz, 
Alex Floutsis, Chris Lucas, Bu m Son, Thad Mead , 
Alan Gustaitus, Chris St. Leger. (third row) Geoff 
Erakovich, Jeff Doherty, Adam Torreano, Pat 
Helton, Brian Davis, John Kouris, Brian Morgan, 
Bob Radunzel, Sean Gailmard. ( fourth row) 
Robert Koh, Gregg Hobby, Kevin Thomas, Dan 
Pavelka, Rich Treaziak, Trevar Huard, Keith 
Kozuble, Aaron Lander, Kris Zambo, Matt 
Baker, (fifth row) Becky Boilek, Steve Elwood, 


Jason Chansler, Matt Witcamp, Steve Corneli- AdfllTl TOITGanO 
son, Steve Krol, Larry Luna, Dave Cenko, John 
Giannini, Rich Korns, Kim Chrustowski. (sixth 

row) Peter Wujek, Andy Deren, Jason Basarko, «SgniOr Thsd Mead 
Matt Mertz, John Chapla, Kevin Kolb, Ed Ste- 

vens, Adam Hanson, Paul Siska, Amv Skaggs. G3mS Academic 

(seventh row) Deb Yarovsky, Mike Rawlings, «■**_*_ ■ 

Craig Szasz, Sean Hays, Jeff Bendis, Ryan All otdtS nOnOFS 
McCormic, Jason Barker, Mike Mendoza, Kathy 
Keslin. (back row) Chris Marsh, Dave Franklin, 

Dirk Sloan, Leroy Marsh, Bob Shinkan, John 
Doherty, Jack Yerkes. 


Varsity 

3-6 


20-6 Hammond High 
6- 32 Highland 
6-28 Griffith 
26-0 Lowell 
13-45 East Chicago 
Central 

0-44 Crown Point 
32-14 Calumet 
12-29 Lake Central 
Sectionals 
12-14 Highland 


Football #• 111* 









w 


FOOTBALL 


•Freshmen gain 
near-perfect 
record, suffering 
only loss 
to Calumet 

•JV comes back 
from14-0 deficit 
to beat Crown 
Point 28-14 



JV 


3-5 

6-13 

EC Central 

21-6 

Highland 

7-41 

Griffith 

6-7 

Lowell 

14-6 

Hammond High 

14-28 

Crown Point 

13-6 

Calumet 

0-28 

Lake Central 

Freshman A 


6-1 

21-0 

Highland 

13-0 

Griffith 

26-7 

Lowell 

41-0 

Morton 

42-0 

Crown Point 

2-6 

Calumet 

27-8 

Lake Central 


Jails to 

INCHING AHEAD 


continued 


44-0, the worst loss in 
the team's history. "Al- 
though we could have 
played better, I think 
that the teams only real 
flaw is that we lacked 
experience and confi- 
dence," Head Coach 
Leroy Marsh, health and 
safety teacher, said. 

Halfway through the 
season, a series of 
speeches given by the 
captains seemed to re- 
kindle the players' will 
to play. By practicing 
even harder the Mus- 
tangs finally began to 
play "good solid funda- 
mental football," accord- 
ing to Coach Marsh. 

Because of their 
desire and will to play, 
the team then rolled to a 
32-14 victory over the 
Calumet Warriors. "The 


offensive line dominated 
this entire game," Craig 
Szasz, sophomore, said. 
"It finally gave the rest 
of the team a chance to 
show how talented we 
really were." 

Although their after- 
school commitment and 
extra effort which in- 
cluded longer practices 
and watching films on 
Saturdays didn't show 
on their final record it 
allowed an even more 
important kind of vic- 
tory for an emotionally 
destroyed football team 
to show. Even though 
they lost 29-12, the Mus- 
tangs gave the state 
ranked Lake Central 
Indians (7-0) their first 
challenge of the year. 
"Being the first team to 
score a touchdown on 


Lake Central was a great 
accomplishment," Assis- 
tant Coach Dave Fran- 
klin, science teacher, said. 
"I was also happy with 
how the defense held 
them when we were out- 
manned and overpow- 
ered." 

During the Sectional 
game against Highland 
only a missed two-point 
conversion kept them 
from advancing against a 
team that destroyed them 
earlier in the year by 26 
points. While losing only 
by two the second time 
around many of the 
players showed disap- 
pointment, but the 
coaches seemed pleased 
with the performance. 
"We finally showed that 
we could be a competitve 
team," Coach Marsh said. 


"I was suprised when 
we played so badly in 
our first game against 
Highland and I'm glad 
that we showed that we 
could really play." 

Through all the 
hardships and losses of 
the year, along with a 
few bright points, the 
Mustangs' talent never 
pieced together. "If we 
could have played as 
one unit earlier," 
Torreano said. "It 
would have been a 
completely different 
season." 

ISTEN UP 

Surrounded by attentive 
players. Coach Leroy Marsh, 
health and safety teacher, 
recaps the high and low points 
of the game. Coach Marsh's 
post game talks, a common 
sight, helped keep players 
positively motivated. 


#2. X 2^ Football 


Freshman Football: ( front row) 
Jeremie Brackett, Mike Jez, Milan 
Dotlich, Joe Vusak, Eric Miller, 
Charlie Alcala, (second row) Matt 
Mybeck, Terry Yehnert, Joe Riccio, 
Tim Bogner, Kevin Davis, Steve 
Holka. ( third row) Chris Fortin, Ed 
Misch, Dennis Glankin, Peymon 
Torabi, Peter Mangus, Tim 
Semchuck, Ryan Popa. (fourth rmv) 


Eric Kime, Steve Bale, Eric Stoikov- 
ich, Tim Fesko, Brian Eldridge, 
Brent Bonnar, Chad Bohling, Jason 
Greenbaum. ( fifth row) Dan 
Wilson, Jeff Bagull, C.J. Compton, 
Todd Stalmack, Brad Caddick. 
( back row) Matt Gralweski, Grady 
Willis, Coach Dennis Spangler, 
Coach Tom Largas, Coach A1 Boch- 
nowski, Adrian Smith 






CT RIPPED UP 

-L After dodging the first 
Highland tackier, Thad Mead 
(10), senior, fails to escape the 
second Trojan and misses the 
opportunity to gain a first 
down. Mead earned Academic 
All State honors for meeting 
academic as well as athletic 


(1 /" ICKOFF 

To start the game, Eric 
Nolan, senior, puts the ball 
into play as Aaron Lander, 
junior, starts his dash down 
the field. In addition to doing 
the place kicking for the team, 
Nolan also took on the 
responsibility of doing some 
of the team's punting. 






5 ERVE IT UP 

After losing the first 
set, Mark Palmer, junior, serves 
to his Crown Point opponent to 
get back into the match. 

Because of his move from 
Junior Varsity to Varsity 
including an All-Conference 
title. Palmer's teammates gave 
him the Most Improved Player 
award. 

/COOD GAME 

In order to show good 
sportsmanship, Sanjeev 
Balajee, junior, congratulates 
his Lake Central opponent on 
a well-played match. Because 
of his performances, Balajee 
obtained a First Team All- 
Conference title. 




Boys' Tennis 
16-3 

3- 2 Valparaiso 

5-0 Kankakee Valley 
5-0 Hammond High 
5-0 Hobart 
5-0 Lake Central 
5-0 Griffith 
5-0 Bishop Noll 

4- 1 Highland 

5- 0 Crown Point 
5-0 Gavit 

0- 5 South Bend St. Joe 

4- 1 La Porte 

5- 0 Morton 
5-0 Lowell 
2-3 Andrean 
5-0 Calumet 

Sectionals 
5-0 EC Central 
5-0 Morton 
Regionals 

1- 4 Andrean 



•Conference champs 
•10th consecutive 
Sectional title 




FOOTBALL 


Varsity Tennis: {front row) Ron Davidson, Jim Solos, Bob Tracy, 
Grant Talabay, David Scott, Pete Ronco. ( second row) Julius 
Mapalad, Dan Watanapongse, Mike Mickow, Ravi Gupta, Paul 
Wang, Jay Kelchak, Sanjeev Balajee, Rich Rokita. (third row) 
Brian Huang, Min-Sik Park, Jeff DeRosa, Mark Palmer, Young 
Kim, Viju Patel, Ray Doerner. ( hack row) Patrick Mesterharm, 
Tim Liming, Steve Kaiser, Nick Schneider, Adam Herakovich, 
Nate Adoba, John Chevigny, Coach Ed Musselman. 



♦ 114 * Boys' Tennis 









tarting off the 
/? season with 10 
straight wins, the 
Boys' Tennis Team 
^ looked forward to 
/ a winning record. 

With five re- 
turning seniors, the team 
put stock in their experi- 
ence and expected a 
winning record from the 
returning players. "Hav- 
ing five seniors on the 
team was a big plus," 
Head Coach Mr. Ed 
Musselman, algebra 
teacher, said. "Their 
leadership made for a 
pleasant and enjoyable 
season." 

What seemed like a 
never ending winning 
streak came to a grinding 
halt as South Bend St. Joe 
delivered the team their 
MACK IT 

With a forehand shot to 
the right side, Viju Patel, senior, 
returns the ball to his Lake 
Central opponent. Patel went on 
to win his match, bringing him 
closer to obtaining his First Team 
All-Conference title. 


first loss. "St. Joe was the 
toughest team we had to 
play because they were 
strong and experienced 
at all the singles and 
doubles positions," 
Coach Musselman said. 

Andrean presented 
the only other regular 
season loss, reminding 
the team of their pos- 
sible Regional confronta- 
tion. Despite the loss, 
the team captured the 
Sectional title for the 
1 0th consecutive year. 
"The positive attitude 
from the beginning 
carried throughout the 
season and into the 
Sectional tournament," 
Coach Musselman said. 
"This added to a very 
competitive tourna- 
ment." 

After dropping only 
two regular-season 
matches, the team 
blazed through Section- 
als. Wiping out East 
Chicago Central and 



Hammond Morton, the 
boys captured the tour- 
nament for the 10th con- 
secutive year as well. 
"We were very pleased 
with the way we played 
because we all hustled 
and worked hard to 
win," captain Rich 
Rokita, senior, said. 

Andrean shattered 
the team’s dream of 
another title, defeating 
them 4-1 at the rain- 
delayed Highland 
Regionals. Mark Palmer, 
junior, earned the team's 
only win at number 
three singles. "I felt that 
we gave it our best shot, 
but it wasn't enough 
because they were just a 
stronger team," Viju 
Patel, senior, said. 

Aside from the few 
losses, the team finished 
with a 16-3 record along 
with Conference and 
Sectional titles, to prove 
that they had the right 
combination. 






HAT’S THE SCORE 

After winning his 


fourth set, Dan Watan- 
apongse, junior, changes the 
score in his favor. Without 
line judges, players had to call 
their own ins and outs. 


rTTOCUSING IN 
^/Setting up for a lob. Rich 
Rokita, senior, practices his 
shots before a match against 
arch rival Andrean. Rokita 
went on to earn the Most 
Valuable Player award and a 
First Team All-Conference 
title. 


Boys' 



ike a construc- 
tion company 
trying to refur- 
bish an old 
building, the 
Boys' Cross 
Country Team 
struggled through a re- 
building season. 

Traveling the road to 
success, one may en- 
counter many difficul- 
ties. Suffering from the 
lack of experience, the 
"tank" faced many 
obstacles on their road 
to stardome. "The loss 
of (last year's) seniors ef- 
fected us greatly," 

Coach Doug Concialdi 
said. "We didn't have 
much experience except 
for two, Ian Baggett 


(sophomore) and (co- 
captain) Greg Piniak 
(senior)." 

Loosing 12 seniors low- 
ered team expectations do 
to inexperience. "Going 
into the season, it was 
hard to expect a lot from 
us because of the many 
inexperienced freshmen 
on the team," Piniak said. 

The team's goal of ad- 
vancing to Regionals 
ended after losing to 
Hammond High, High- 
land and Gavit in Sec- 
tionals. The boys beat 
these teams earlier in the 
season but could not 
pull it off in Sectionals. 
"Our losing was a 
disappointment because 
we knew that we could 


have placed a lot better," 
Coach Cancialdi said. 

Although missing 
their goal, the team 
managed to grab fourth 
in the Lake Suburban 
Conference. "It was a 
disappointment because 
we didn't do better," co- 
captain Vince Carlos, 
junior, said. "We gave it 
our best shot; that's all 
we could do." 

Placing fifth at Sec- 
tionals, Baggett ad- 
vanced to Regionals 
where he placed 31st. 

He ran the 3.1 miles in 
19:00, compared to a 
season average of 17:30. 
"There was no reason 
why I shouldn’t have 
been in the top 10, con- 


sidering my perform- 
ance throughout the 
regular season," Baggett 
said. 

Despite an overall 
disappointing season, 
Piniak and Baggett 
earned Second Team 
All Conference honors. 

With many set backs 
and a general lack of 
experience, the team 
tried but could not pull 
off a winning season 
record. 

ND THE WINNER IS 

Nearing the end of the 
3.1 mile race, Ian Baggett, 
sophomore, dashes toward 
the finish line where Coach 
Doug Concialdi awaits to 
record his time. Baggett 
advanced to Regionals where 
he placed 31st. 





( Xast break 

J Anxiously awaiting the 
start of the race, co-captain 
Greg Piniak, senior, follows a 
Munster tradition and dashes 
off before the other runners. 
Piniak later made Second 
Team All-Conference. 


<7\ STEP AHEAD 

To keep a steady pace , 
co-captain Vince Carlos, 
junior, concentrates on his 
stride and breathing. In the 
last leg, runners picked up 
their speed to improve times. 


.T 


LL FOR ONE 

Trying to psych the team 
Co 


up. Coach Doug Concialdi 
discusses strategy with the 
boys before their Highland 
meet. After a rocky season, 
the team pulled off a fourth 
place finish in Conference. 


♦J_ 0#’ Boys' Cross Country 


« 


CROSS COUNTRY 


• ian Bagget 
qualifies 
for Regionals 



Boys' Cross Country: ( front row) Josh Nelson, Chris Di- 
eterich, Erik Slazyk, Omar Porrar, Scott Evers, Brad Vliek. 
(back row) Dennis Mesterharm, Steve Kopenec, Ed Dra- 
gomer, Greg Piniak, Coach Doug Concialai, Paul Homer, 
Russ Yu, lan Baggett. 


Varsity Boys 


5th out of 5 Lemon Lake 
2nd out of 3 Munster 
3rd out of 4 Bishop Noll 
2nd out of 2 Merrillville 
2nd out of 2 EC Central 
2nd out of 4 Griffith 
5th Hammond Gavit Invite 
31st TF South Invite 
4th Lowell Invite 
5th Lake Central Invite 
9th Highland Invite 
8th Hammond Clark Invite 
4th Conference 
7th Sectionals 







r EAN ON ME 

Without putting too 
much weight on her twisted 
ankle, Cathy Capic, sopho- 
more, limps off the running 
field with the aid of Sara 
Langen, sophomore. Despite 
her injury, Capic completed 
the run in the top half of all 
competitors. 


CD UNNERS EDGE 
V^Picking up the pace, 

Jean Kapala, freshman, works 
to take the lead over the EC 
Central Cardinals, On the 
average, the girls ran 3.5 miles 
during after school practice. 



Varsity Girls 
3-2 

23-38 Lowell 
39-16 Hobart 
38-17 Andrean 
23-32 Morton, 

18-37 EC Central 
8th Gavit Invite 
6th Lowell Invite 
9th LC invite 
11th Highland Invite 
7th Clark Invite 
4th Conference 
5th Sectional 
9th Regionals 



Team qualifies 
for Regionals 


«P 


CROSS COUNTRY 


Girls' Cross Country: ( front row) Bethany Moritz, Jen 
Ramanna ( second row ) Julie Koren, Cathy Capic, Sara 
Langen, Angie Kotso (back rcnv ) Katie Anderson, Monica 
Adley, Maryann Kusiak, Corrie Watterson, Jean Kapala, 
Amy Rasch, Laura Lichtle, Coach Rita Camire 



Girls’ Cross Country 





uowing they had a 
aominantly young 
squad, the Girls' 
Cross Country 
| Team used their 
L endurance and skill 
I to pace themselves 
toWcftd a winning 
season. 

Plagued with inex- 
perience, the team still 
managed a better than 
.500 season with a 3-2 
record. "We did pretty 
well considering we're 
a new team," Coach 
Rita Camire said. "I 
graduated eight girls 
and only had three girls 
who were on the team 
last year." 

Despite nine under- 
classmen, a lack of skill 
or ability didn’t trouble 
the girls. However, the 
young inexperienced 
runners didn’t mesh as 



well as hoped with the 
more experienced team 
members. "The team- 
was as strong as it had 
ever been, but we really 
didn't have enough 
team unity," co-captain 
Laura Lichtle said. 

Moved out of the 
Crown Point Sectional, 
the team ran in an even 
tougher post-season 
tournament, according 
to Coach Camire. The 
team placed fifth out of 
ten teams to qualify for 
Regionals for the first 
time in five years. 

"I'm very proud. 
Running cross country 
is one of the most 
difficult sports," Coach 
Camire said. "Most 
people don’t appreciate 
the effort put in and 
don't understand the in- 
tensity of the sport." 


At Regionals, the girls 
finished ninth out of ten 
teams. Freshman Jean 
Kapala finished on top 
for the Mustangs, 
placing 34th. ’’A team 
dominated by freshmen 
and sophomores that 
advances to Regionals is 
nothing to be ashamed 
of," Kapala said. 

Considering all the 
obstacles they had to 
operate around, the 
team held their heads 
up high, proud of what 
they accomplished. "All 
of our hard work was 
rewarded by our ad- 
vancement into Region- 
als," Coach Camire said. 

Despite a young and 
inexperienced team, 
hard work and dedica- 
tion helped the team trot 
down the road of 
success. 



fT-OLLOW THE LEADER 

j To set the pace Amy 
Rasch, freshman, breaks away 
from her opponents and 
teammates. Despite a lack of 
seniors and experience, the 
team placed fifth at Sectionals 
and qualified for Regionals for 
the first time. 


f AST LEG 

As she enters the shoot, 
Corrie Waterson, freshman, 
musters the last of her energy 
and sprints to the finish line. 
The team went on to win the 
double dual meet beating both 
Hammond Morton and East 
Chicago Central. 


Girls’ Cross Country#^ ^ 0# 







fT^EE TIME 

Practicing before teeing 
off, Galyn Gasparovic, 
freshman, readies for the 
second hole at Briar Ridge 
Country Club. Though 
playing at a familiar course, 
the girls suffered a loss to 
Lake Central. 


r ONG SHOT 
-^■^After a bogey on the first 
hole, Tracy Rucinski, junior, 
pays attention to her form to 
improve her score. Despite a 
team without seniors, the 
underclass girls managed a 7- 
6 season. 






Girls' Golf 
7-6 


218- 202 Crown Point 
9th/12 Rensselaer 

Invite 

219- 202 Valparaiso, 
248 Andrean 

231- 222 Andrean 
258-320 Merrillville 
223-279 Lowell 

232- 254 Chesterton 
210-21 1 Lake Central 
223-296 Hammond 

Gavit 

223-219 Lake Central 

220- 270 Hobart 
227-196 Crown Point 
10th/14 LaPorte 

Invite 

223-221 Portage 
7th/ 1 1 Sectionals 


•Beat arch rival 
Lake Central 
by one stroke 


W D 


GIRLS' GOLF 



Girls' Golf: Coach Tom Whiteley, Tiffany Silgalis, Elle 
Adoba, Shoshana Gordon, Karin Weidenfeller, Mary Kunkel, 
Amanda Shock, Galyn Gasparovic, Lynn Wujek, Tracy 
Rucinski. 



rt?REAK TIME 

■^Before getting called to 
the tee, Galyn Gasparovic, 
freshman, relaxes with sopho- 
mores Mary Kunkel and Lynn 
Wujek. 


rPlCHT ON LINE 

VJaking advantage of 
time before the match, Mary 
Kunkel, sophomore, practices 
her drive. 











hoever 
said "out 
with the 
old and 
in with 
the new" 
obviously 
knew about the Girls' 
Golf Team. The two re- 
turning varsity players 
and the clan of rookies 
proved that they could 
hold their own. 

Faced with a young 
team, the girls formu- 
lated two goals through- 
out the season: to 
produce a .500 season 
and to place fourth or 
fifth at Sectionals. "We 
considered our schedule 
and thought we had 
enough talent in the 
returning girls and the 
new girls to attain those 
goals," Coach Tom 
Whiteley, social studies 
teacher, said. 

With only two re- 
turning varsity players, 
the team's inexperience 
proved itself the deter- 
mining factor in several 


matches. "Inexperience 
and tournament pressure 
lost two or three matches 
for us," Coach Whiteley 
said, " but the inexperi- 
ence was enthuiastic." 

After getting into the 
swing of the season, the 
girls relied on captain 
Karin Weidenfeller, 
sophomore, for support 
and encouragement. "I 
felt I was responsible for 
getting and keeping the 
team together," Weiden- 
feller said. 

After dropping the 
first three of four 
matches, the girls started 
putting in more personal 
time and managed to win 
the next five. "Practicing 
alone the day before a 
match helped me become 
mentally tough," Galyn 
Gasparovic, freshman, 
said. "It made me focus 
on my goals for the up- 
coming match." 

All the time spent in 
practice led to the team's 
biggest thrill: beating 
state-ranked Lake 


Central by one stroke at 
Woodmar Country Club. 
Their short-lived glory 
lasted only 12 days as 
they fell to the Indians by 
four strokes at their next 
match-up. 

Heading into Section- 
als, the girls put the loss 
behind them and tackled 
their last goal for the 
season. "We all shot 
poorly on the front nine, 
but we improved on the 
back nine to post a 
decent score," Gaspa- 
rovic said. 

Despite early bouts 
with sand traps and 
water hazards, the girls 
managed to stay in the 
fairway to finish with a 
winning season, 7-6. 


PECTATOR SPORT 

Before the start of the 
round. Coach Tom Whiteley, 
social studies teacher, checks 
out the condition of the 
course so he can advise the 
girls on how to play the hole. 
Despite his precautions, the 
girls only managed a seventh 
place finish at Sectionals. 




Girls' 


rTTiRH up 

J After hearing f 
tional Anthem," the Varsity 
Volleyball Team huddles on 
the floor and chants B-T-A to 
psych themselves up for 
upcoming play. 


Freshmen 

16-4 


14-16,9-15 

Lake Central 

15-8,15-12 

Merrillville 

15-8,15-12 

Clark 

15-2,15-13 

Morton 

8-15,15-4,11-15 

Bishop Noll 

15-7,15-4 

Highland 

15-11,15-0 

Clark 

15-10,18-16 

Maria Chicago 

15-9,15-9 

Bishop Noll 

15-9,15-7 

Crown Point 

15-2,15-6 

Merrillville 


Valparaiso Tourney 
15-10,12-15,15-5 Portage 
15-4,15-8 
15-9,10-15,18-16 
4-15,15-4,15-13 
11-15,10-15,7-15 

15- 4,15-11 

16- 14,9-15,14-16 


Valparaiso 
La Porte 
Andrean 
Andrean"B" 
Lowell 
Lake Central 


15-5,15-5 

Highland 

15-3,15-10 

Valparaiso 


JV 


15-7 

15-5,15-4 

Hanover 


Central 

15-2,15-13 

Morton 

15-2,15-8 

Hobart 

15-3,15-7 

Hammond 


15- 11,5-15,9-15 

16- 14,15-7 


Valparaiso 
Bishop Noll 


Michigan City Tourney 


11-15,9-15 
15-0,12-15 

I- 15,15-17 

II- 15,12-15 
15-0,15-0 
15-5,9-15,15-2 
15-6,15-1 


Penn 
Hobart 
Ft. Wayne 
Lafayette Jeff 
EC Central 
Whiting 
Merrillville 


15-12,14-16,15-3 Highland 

8- 15,15-9,15-10 Crown Point 

15-4,15-4 Griffith 

15-10,15-13 Calumet 
15-4,15-4 Lowell 

15-13,11-15,15-11 Andrean 
13-15,14-16 Lake Central 

JV Tourney 

9- 15,15-6,11-15 Crown Point 

Varsity 

19-11 


13-15,15-2,15-7 


Hanover 
Central 
Morton 
Hobart 
Hammond 
Valparaiso 
Bishop Noll 
Clark 

Lake Station 


15-10,15-8 
15-3,15-2 
15-4,15-4 
15-12,9-15,15-8 
11-15,15-17 

9- 15,15-13,8-15 
15-3,15-12 

15-1,12-15,15-13 Gavit 
1 5-0/15-3 EC Central 

15-10,15-12 Whiting 

13- 15,13-15 Clinton Prairie 

18-16,16-14 Kokomo 

14- 16,11-15 Newcastle 

8- 15,13-15 North Central 

15- 9,15-9 Merrillville 

15-5,12-15,15-0 Highland 

10- 1 5,15-1 1,15-13 Crown Point 

15-1,15-8 Griffith 

11- 15,15-5,11-15 Valparaiso 

9- 15,3-15 Mishawaka 

15-5,1 0-1 5,6-1 5Ft. Wayne Wayn* 
9-15,15-7,15-9 Ft. Wayne Elm 

15-2,15-6 Calumet 

15-5,13-15,15-13 Lowell 

15- 5,15-9 Andrean 

16- 14,13-15,8-15 Lake Central 

Sectionals 

15-10,15-5 Hanover 
Central 

15-8,15-3 Lowell 

12- 15,15-4,13-15 Crown Point 




Girls' Volleyball: (back row) Coach Carmi Thornton, Julie Rouse, 
Kim Schmitz, Mary Tina Vrehas, Mindy Miller, Lynn Pavlovich 
( front row) Julie Pearson, Debbie Brom, En '* 

Kris Blees, Dana Kender 


imily Baciu, Tricia Lasky, 


•Senior Julie Rouse 
achieves record 
1 92 serves 

•Team earns 92.1% 
season serving 
average 



VOLLEYBALL 



Junior Varsity Volleyball: (front row) Patty Hemingway, Heather 
Rutz, Amy Brown, Jaime Muskin, Amanda Fisher, Natalie Folta 
(back row) Coach Chuck Schallhom, Courtney Miller, Amy Sob- 
olewski, Becky Moore, Lisa Hernandez, Michelle Crepeau, Carrie 
Kinnis, Kristen Krupinski 


Freshman Volleyball: ( front roio) Erin O'Connor, Jeanine Baciu, 
Amy Hansen, Suzie Bovle, Alison Holland, Chris Mead (back rozo) 
Coach Janet Nottoli, Nfatalie Bacha, Dana Wierzbinski, Kristina 
Hardy, Jennifer Bieszat, Laura Andrashak, Alison Byrne, Coach 
Don Fortner 




nderestimating 
their talent, the 
Girls' Volleyball 
Team surprised 
even themselves as 
they continually 
broke and rebroke 
team records despite 
the absence of key 
starters during crucial 
matches on their way to 
a 19-11 season. 

Before they even 
took to the court, the 
team faced an obstacle 
that forced them to 
make some changes in 
the line-up. Two 
starters, Tricia Lasky, 
senior, and Dana 
Render, junior, sat on 


rpASS IT ON 

-£■ To warm up, co-captain 
Lynn Pavlovich, senior, 
practices her passing shots 
before a match. Because of 
her all around skills, she 
earned a Second Team All 
conference title and received 
the Most Valuable Player 
award from her teammates. 



victoria 




the sidelines due to leg 
injuries. "We had to 
adjust because of the 
injuries," Kim Schmitz, 
sophomore, said. "We 
had to pull together in 
order to get through." 

Even though substi- 
tutes played unfamiliar 
positions, the team 
rolled through their first 
five matches. The 
Bishop Noll Warriors 
served the team its first 
upset in a three-game 
match. "They (the 
substitutes) did a great 
job of filling in the spots 
and worked hard to do 
so, " Coach Carmi 
Thornton, elementary 
school teacher, said. 

After a two match 
slump, the starters 
rejoined the team as 
they charged through 
the Conference 
matches. Injuries 
plagued the team once 
again as Mary Tina 


Vrehas, senior, sprained 
her ankle during the 
team's victory over 
Merrillville. "The team 
handled the injuries 
well," Vrehas said. 
"Their serving and 
spiking percentages 
really improved." 

Undefeated in confer- 
ence play, the girls 
challenged Lake Central 
for the Lake Surburban 
Conference title. After 
an early lead the team 
lost to the Indians, 
forcing them to share the 
title for the second year 
in a row. "It is disap- 
pointing not to win the 
championship alone, but 
even to share such a title 
is an accomplishment 
that anyone should be 
proud of," Coach 
Thornton said. 

The team breezed 
through the first two 
rounds of Sectionals 
without dropping a 


game to either Hanover 
Central or Lowell. In 
the finals, the team lost 
a "heart-breaking" 
match and their Sec- 
tional reign to Crown 
Point. "It was so 
upsetting because we 
lost Sectionals the same 
way we lost all our 
other big matches," 
Vrehas said. "You 
couldn't help but cry." 

Like a recurring 
nightmare, big leads 
followed by close losses 
shadowed the team 
throughout the season. 
"We knew what we had 
to do for Sectionals 
since all our losses were 
basically the same," co- 
captain Lynn Pavlovich, 
senior, said. "We 
always thought we had 
it in the bag, but we 
didn't have enough 
power or endurance to 
hold on; we always 
threw it all away." 





(D EADY, SET, GO 

From her hiding place 
behind Michelle Crepeau, 
freshman, Patty Hemingway, 
freshman, sprints to her 
setting position. The Junior 
Varsity used the same plans 
of attack as the varsity team to 
prepare the players for the 
higher level of competition. 


RY THIS OUT 

Just before sending the 
team out to battle Lake 
Central, Coach Carmi Thorton 
offers her last minute advice 
to the girls. After an early 
lead, the girls lost three games 
to the Indians, forcing them to 
share the Conference title. 



qj- EAD OVER HEELS 

Warming up before the 
Sectional meet, Mimi Sellis, 
senior, works toward 
perfection on her straight 
position backdive. Sellis went 
on to score a 7 out of 10 on that 
dive and placed sixth overall. 


r TATE BOUND 

O After finishing the 100- 
yard backstroke, co-captain 
Jacquie Bannister, senior, 
glances at the scoreboard to 
find she qualified for State. 
Bannister received the Pride, 
Hustle and Desire and Most 
Valuable Swimmer awards. 




Varsity 


13-3 

96-78 

Bishop Noll 

119-75 

Lake Central 

827-568 Munster Invite 

58-33 

Calumet/ 

58-2 

Griffith 

116-54 

EC Central 

101-85 

Crown Point 

127-58 

La Porte 

109-76 

Highland 

135-44 

Lowell 

77. 5-108.5 Valparaiso 

189 

Highland Invite 

113-73 

Rensselaer 


Centra! 

356 

Conference 

132-53 

Merrillville 

69-117 

Elkhart Central 

65-21 

Hammond High/ 

65-10 

EC Central 

75.5-110.5 Chesterton 

335 

Sectionals 


MP 


SWIMMING 


•First Sectional title 
since 1984 

•Conference 

Champions 

•7 girls qualify for 
State 



#]_ 24^ Girls' Swimming 





« All FOR ONE 




s the shrill tone of 
the alarm clock 
rings at 5:15 a.m., 
the Girls' Swim 
Team emerges 
from a deep 
sleep and readies 
for morning practice. 

Early morning 
practices helped unify 
the team. "We just 
better be good since we 
had to wake up at the 
crack of dawn every 
morning," Amy Gust, 
sophomore, said. "We 
were so successful 
because each one of us 
was dedicated to being 
the best we could be." 

At the beginning of 
the season, the team set 
six goals. "Our goals 
were to stay healthy, 
remain eligible (grades), 
win Conference, win 
Sectionals, send two 
relays to State and to 


get as many people to 
State as possible," 
Coach Paula Malinski, 
physical education 
teacher, said. Coach 
Malinski assigned one 
girl to recite the team's 
goals before anyone 
could get into the pool 
to begin practice. 

After defeating the 
Lake Central Indians in 
their second dual meet, 
the Lady Seahorses set 
their sights on a suc- 
cessful season. "Lake 
Central was our biggest 
arch rival and beating 
them gave us a big 
boost of confidence and 
we never looked back," 
co-captain Tara Krull, 
senior, said. 

Just when things 
started to pull together, 
the girls lost two key 
seniors, Laurie Conklin 
and Deanna Ewers, to 



Girls' Swimming: ( front row ) Kristi Amdahl, Stephanie Blacke, Leah 
Grasty, Nickie Lee, Kristen Weber, Amy Gust. ( second row ) Mari Mask, 
Jeanne Michalak, Karin Edington, Ruth'Pursel, Lauren Pelc, Tara Krull, 
April Gluekert. (third row) Laurie Conklin, Eri Kuwabara, Tamara Alie, 
Jennifer Gill, Jacauie Bannister, Sara Rodenburg, Kathleen Behling, Jes- 
sica McHie. (hack row) Deanna Ewers, Mimi Sellis, Regan Rokita, Kitty 
Barrow, Robin Harwood, Coach Paula Malinski, Asst. Coach Beth 
Naulty. 


mono just before 
Sectionals. "Deanna 
was irreplaceable; she 
knew when to give us 
encouragement and she 
knew when to leave us 
alone," co-captain 
Jacquie Bannister, 
senior, said. " I can't 
imagine what the 
season would have 
been like without her." 

After winning Con- 
ference for the first time 
in eight years, the girls 
moved on to Sectionals 
where they captured 
first place. "Our victory 
at Sectionals was the 
most important victory 
of the year," Gust said. 
"In comparison with the 
other teams in our 
areas, we knew we 
could win Conference 
and Sectionals." 

Seven girls traveled 
to the Indiana Univer- 


sity Purdue University 
at Indianapolis Natato- 
rium to compete in the 
State finals. Sopho- 
mores Sara Rodenburg 
and Jessica McHie, and 
Krull and Gust quali- 
fied in the 200 free 
relay; Gust, Rodenburg, 
Krull, and Eri Kuwab- 
ara, senior, in the 400 
free; and Bannister, Ku- 
wabara, McHie and 
Leah Grasty, senior, in 
the 200 medley. 

Individually, Gust 
competed in the 50 and 
100 free, Kuwabara in 
100 breaststroke and 
Bannister in the 100 
backstroke. 

Although none of the 
girls placed in the State 
finals, their early 
mornings paid off as 
they swam their way to 
a successful record- 
breaking season. 



/^OMING UP 

U In the third leg of the 
200 medley, Leah Grasty, 
senior, races back to the wall 
to allow the anchor an edge 
on their Sectional opponent. 
Winning the relay with a 
time of 2:03.57, the four- 
person team went on to 
qualify for State. 


Girls’ Swimming ♦ 125 * 




SlflEJJWEP 


acerated liga- 
ments, pulled 
tendons and 
hyperextended 
| muscles plagued 
teams as injuries 
^^^cutseasons short and 

left players and coaches 
wondering and waiting 
for the return of the 
sidelined athletes. 

Entering the season 
not suspecting a pulled 
hamstring or shin 
splints, injuries shocked 
players with the realiza- 
tion that the season 
could end before it 
began. "I was extremely 
mad at first, but as the 
season went on my 
sorrows left me," 

Megan Luksich, sopho- 
more, said. 

Hoping that they 
would never have to 
face a season full of 
injuries, coaches 
attempted to toughen 
their players with pre- 
season workouts in the 
weight room to build 


up their strength and 
endurance. "At the 
beginning of August, all 
the football players had 
to report to weight- 
training to build up our 
endurance as well as 
our strength for the 
season," Sean Hayes, 
sophomore, said. 

Even with preseason 
conditioning and 
warming up, athletic 
injuries still affected not 
only their players, but 
also their coaches. 

"You worry about the 
physical condition of 
the player first,” Coach 
Ed Musselman, mathe- 
matics teacher, said, 
"Then you worry about 
your line-up." 

After the pain dies 
down, some players 
realized that they might 
sit and watch with 
frustration as the team 
prepared for the 
upcoming game. "It is 
frustrating to watch 
practice knowing you 


won't play in the next 
game because you're 
helpless to do any- 
thing," Mike Pavlisan, 
senior, said. 

Besides some prob- 
lems that arise from 
broken legs or pulled 
tendons, healthy 
players forced them- 
selves to work harder 
to replace the hurt 
starter. Coping with 
the injuries of their 
players, coaches placed 
their confidence in the 
rest of the team. 

"When someone 
gets injured, you worry 
about that person 
first," Coach Bob 
Shinkan, mathematcics 
teacher, said. "There is 
no sense in crying over 
spilled milk; you have 
to work with the hand 
you were dealt." 

Despite having to sit 
out a while, some 
athletes never gave up 
the chance to partici- 
pate in their favorite 


sports. "Even if I was 
injured the whole 
season except the last 
game, I would try my 
hardest to play in that 
last game,” Trevor 
Huard, junior, said. 

Athletes visited 
doctors, and Mr. John 
Doherty, athletic 
trainer, and utilized the 
equipment in the 
weight room to speed 
up recoveries. "We 
have one of the best 
weight rooms and one 
of the finest athletic 
trainers a school could 
have," Sanjeev Balajee, 
junior, said. 

Even with bumps, 
bruises and broken 
bones, athletes looked 
on the bright side and 
overcame the obstacles 
caused by injuries. 

D oing her duty 

During a football 
game. Deb Yarovsky, senior, 
wraps Jeff DeChantal s, 
senior, ankle. Trainers went 
to camp to learn proper 
wrapping techniques. 




W RAP IT UP 

Preparing for a 
volleyball game. Deb 
Yarovsky, senior, wraps the 
broken thumb of Mindy 
Miller, junior. Trainers 
helped injured players before, 
during, and after games. 


26 ^ I n J ur i es 


F ocusing in 

Despite her knee injury, 
Amy Piniak, junior, concen- 
trates on making her free 
throw. Piniak sat out five 
games do to a knee injury and 
a mild case of mono. 




i 





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4 








S TRETCH OUT 
To prevent pulled 
muscles, Ben Berzinis, senior, 
stretches out. Warm-up and 
stretches helped prevent 
injuries that disabled athletes. 


W AIT AND SEE 

While sidelined due 
to a leg injury, Tricia Lasky, 
senior, watches her volleyball 
team play. Injured athletes 
waited for doctor’s approval 
to resume playing. 



ECOND GLANCE 
After swimming the 
backstroke, Charles Paik, junior, 
glances at the digital scoreboard 
to see his time. Paik continued 
on to help the 400 yard Freestyle 
Relay Team break a school 
record durind the time trials at 
the state meet. 

REATHE DEEP 

Racing for the finish line, 
Milan Dotlich, freshman, takes 
his last breath before touching 
the wall during the heet. 
Freshmen often stepped up to 
help out the Varsity team during 
their easier meets. 






Boys Swimming 

97-89 Valparaiso 
106-80 West Lafayette 
121-55 Griffith 
114-72 Lake Central 
105-81 Portage 
112-74 Merrillville 
119-67 South Bend 
Adams 

109- 74 Flighland 
103-77 Bishop Noll 

110- 75 Flammond Gavit 
119-65 Crown Point 
128-58 Calumet 
100-86 Chesterton 
128-55 Brother Rice 
2nd Culver Military 

Relay Invite 
1st Munster Relay 
Invite 

1st Highland Invite 
1st LSC 
1st Sectionals 
4th State Meet 


MP 

Km'miHcv 

•104 consecutive 
dual meet victories 

•Team finishes 4th 
at State meet 

• Sophomore John 
Burkey wins State 
200-yard Individual 
Medley title with 
1 :53.76 



2 8^ Boys' Swimming 






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ttKJf IN FRONT 



xtra hard work 
and early morn- 
ing practices 
paid off for the 
Boys' Swim 
Team as they 
swam to a fourth place 
finish at State. 

Plagued with sick- 
ness at the start of the 
season, the Seahorses 
faced one of their 
toughest competitors, 
Valparaiso. "Valpo was 
tough mostly because 
we were so sick," James 
McHie, senior, said. "It 
was a credit to our 
number 2 and 3 swim- 

ONCENTRATION 

In order to prepare for his 
upcoming dive, Pedro 
Gutierrez, junior, pauses briefly 
before springing off the board. 


mers because it really 
showed that we had 
team depth." 

Midway through the 
season, the Seahorses 
won their 100th con- 
secutive dual meet 
victory against Gavit. 
They later went on to 
finish their season with 
a total of 104 dual meet 
wins. "We were really 
happy for coach 
because he is amazing 
and there aren’t that 
many coaches that 
could do something like 
that," Mike Stennis, 
sophomore, said. 

Winning the Lake 
Suburban Conference 
for the second year and 
placing first in Section- 
als, the team advanced 


on to the State Finals. 
"We were fully satisfied 
with the fourth place 
finish. Everybody 
swam to their potential 
and placed as high as 
possible," Elliott Pinkie, 
senior, said. 

The team qualified 
for eight State events: 
the 200 yard Medley 
Relay, 200 Individual 
Medley (IM), 50 Frees- 
tyle, 100 Butterfly, 500 
Freestyle, 200 Freestyle 
Relay, 100 Backstroke, 
and 400 Freestyle 
Relay. 

Beating his old 
record by 5.23 seconds, 
John Burkey, sopho- 
more, set a school 
record at State with a 
time of 1:53.76. "I was 


really happy with my 
score," John Burkey, 
sophomore, said. "It 
was close to what I 
wanted to accomplish 
this season." 

Along with Burkey, 
Mike Stennis, sopho- 
more, broke a school 
record with a time of 
53.47 during 100 yard 
state trials in the Back- 
stroke. The 400 Freestyle 
Relay Team of McHie, 
Stennis, Burkey, and 
Charles Paik, junior, set 
a school record with a 
time of 3:11.32. 

With a seventh con- 
secutive unbeaten sea- 
son, the Seahorses lived 
up to their reputation as 
a competitive team in 
the state. 



BOYS' SWIMMING: (.Front row) Ron Magliola, Paul Stanukinas, Scott 
Ewers, Jon Kim, Aaron Dumaresq. Eric Slazylc, Omar Porras. (Second row) Ed 
Renwald, Tony Darrington, Maytee Boonyapredee, Keith Conklin, Kevin 
Kaiser, Frank Celozzi, Cosmin Dobrescu, Pete Economo. (Third row ) Dave 
Scott, Matt Fulk, Milan Dotlich, Andy Baker, Shaun Snith, Mazen Alie, 
Naofumi Maruta, Mike Dovellos, Karl Bilmoria, Mike Mohr. (Fourth row) 
PedroGutierez, Mark Krist.John Burkey, MikeStennis, Nick Schneider, Ralph 
Konklv, Craig Kobe, Phil . ( Fifth row) Nick Schneider, Pedro Gutierrez, 
Charles Paik, Mark Krist, A1 Veloira, Ralph Konkoly, Shaun Smith, Phil Mlyn- 
arski. Dan Steininger. (Back row) Elliott Pinkie, Boban Keckman, Jim McHie, 
Bryan Newton, Larry Page, Joe Gibbs, Jason Bom, Randy Fehring, Charles 
Paik, Coach Jon Jepsen. 


C7ake off 

After captian James McHie, 
senior, touches the wall, John 
Burkey, sophomore, dives into 
the pool to bring home the final 
stretch of the 400yd freestyle 
relay. The relay later went on to 
place first in the Conference 
meet and break a school record. 


Boys' Swimming # 129^ 



I P -OFF 

To start the game, co- 
captain Maya Colalcovic, 
senior, tips the ball to her 
teammate. Colokavic led the 
team in scoring and rebound- 
ing and went on to earn First 
Team All-Conference and 
First Team All-Area honors. 


FF THE GLASS 

Following a missed 
shot, sophomore Kim Schimtz 
(22) goes up strong after 
collecting an offensive board 
as sophomore Lisa Hernadez 
(20) prepares to block out her 


opponent. Called upon to 
provide toughness inside the 
lane, the forward enduced 
physical play under the 
basket as they battled 
opponents for rebounds. 




VARSITY 

11-8 

40-25 Clark 
36-41 Whiting 
32-55 Lew Wallace 
39-52 Kankakee Valley 

52- 59 Lowell 
75-74 EC Central 
54-57 Crown Point 
85-37 Gavit 
57-35 Griffith 

69-50 Hanover Central 
38-49 Hobart 
47-57 Lake Central 
64-30 Highland 

64- 61 Hammond 

65- 43 Bishop Noll 
57-43 Morton 
65-25 Calumet 

Sectionals 

57-55 Griffith 

53- 65 Lake Central 


* Maya Colokavic earns 
First Team All-Confer- 
ence and First Team 
All-Area 




Varsity: (front row ) Becky Moore, Julie Pearson, Amy 
Piniak, Rachelle Pestikas, Kim Chrustowski ( back rouOKim 
Schmitz, Maya Colakovic, Coach Laurie Hamilton, Lisa 
Hernandez, Jaime Muskin 


^ 0^ Girls’ Basketball 







/ 






tarting the season 
with two major set- 
backs, a new coach 
and a lack of expe- 
rienced players, the 
Girls' Varsity 
Basketball Team fought 
an uphill battle all the 
way as they struggled 
their way to an 11-8 
record. 

The team faced con- 
siderable obstacles 
when coach Laurie 
Hamilton, Wilbur 
Wright physical educa- 
tion teacher, moved up 
from her Junior Varsity 
coaching position to 
replace former Coach 
Dick Hunt as varsity 
coach. "I knew right 
from the start it was 
going to be difficult, 
considering we are a 
young team and this is 
my first year coaching 
Varsity basketball," 
Coach Hamilton said. 


While adjusting to the 
new coach's style of 
play, a lack of experi- 
ence forced the girls to 
send out only three 
returning players, with 
the five starters. The 
lack of depth put 
enormous demands on 
the few returning 
players accustomed 
toVarsity play. "It was 
hard being the only 
senior because there was 
so much pressure, and it 
seemed like everyone 
always depended on me 
to do everything," co- 
captain Maya Colakavic, 
senior, said. 

Instead of developing 
new strategies, the team 
used most of their first 
practices to familiarize 
themselves with their 
coach's and their team- 
mates' styles of play. 
Learning cooperation 
while polishing funda- 


mentals absorbed the 
majority of early season 
practices. "It took a 
while for everyone to 
get used to each other, 
especially myself, since 
this was practically the 
first season I've played 
with almost any of 
them," Colakavic said. 

Despite the difficul- 
ties facing them, the 
team managed to 
capture a victory in 
their season opener 
against Hammond 
Clark. After holding 
the opponent scoreless 
for the first ten minutes 
of the game, the team 
went on to win, 40-25. 
"After winning the first 
game of the season, we 

of LL TOGETHER NOW 

si. Getting ready to go 
onto the floor, the Lady Mus- 
tangs say a team chant for 
good luck. Performing 
rituals psyched the girls up 
before games. 




Noll's full-court press, Julie Pear- 


son, junior, races past her oppo- 
nents toward the basket for a 
layup. As effective from three- 
point range as from two-point 
range, Pearson led the team in 
three pointers and did her share 
of inside scoring as well. 


Girls’ Basketball 3 







BASKETBALL 


nA 1ATCHFUL EYE 

yy Intently watching the 
action on the court, coach 
Laurie Hamilton and the 
players on the bench pay 
close attention to the 
Sectional game against 
Griffith. As involved as the 
players on the court, the 
bench provided relief time 
when they needed to take a 
breather 


#^02 # Girls' Basketball 


junior Varsity Basketball: ( frontrow ) Barb Brennan, Christina 
Kunelis, Jeanine Baciu, Chrisi Meade (back row ) Jaime Muskin, 
Amy Czapla, Coach Beth Naulty, Stephanie Hamel, Becky 
Moore 


•Julie Pearson earns 
Best Free Throw 

percentage (1990-91) 


Freshman Basketball: (front rou>) Niki Quasney, Genia Grow- 
den, Brigette Campbell, Becky Manous (back rozc) Amie 
Swardson. Liz Kaplanis, Coach Carmi Thorton, Charissa 
Byczko, Gina Bovara 


• Maya Colakovic 
earns Most Re- 
bounds Award 


15-14 Clark 
15-10 Whiting 
39-26 Lew Wallace 
14-34 Kankakee Valley 
28-33 Lowell 
18-28 EC Central 

18- 59 Crown Point 
35-20 Hammond Gavit 
21-29 Griffith 

34-23 Hanover Central 
7-24 Hobart 
24-28 Lake Central 
24-19 Highland 
27-46 Hammond High 

19- 26 Bishop Noll 
39-38 Hammond Morton 
34-7 Calumet 


Freshmen 

2-8 

11-30 Hobart 

11- 29 Griffith 
8-26 Lowell 
0-25 Merrillville 

12- 59 Crown Point 
26-28 Griffith 
32-45 Andrean 
23-24 Highland 

13- 12 Lake Central 
22-17 Griffith 


W 






J u RT 


felt confident and a 
little more comfortable 
playing with each 
other," co-captain Amy 
Piniak, junior, said. 

Coming across stum- 
bling blocks the girls 
dropped five out of 
their next six games. 
"When any of team 
starts to lose a couple of 
games in a row, every- 
body has to pitch in and 
make up for it," Coach 
Hamilton said. 

The team got back on 
track when they played 
Hammond Gavit. After 
beating the Lady 
Gladiators 85-37, the 
Lady Mustangs 
trounced Griffith 57-35 
and beat Hanover 
Central 69-50. The 

a ] P AND AWAY 

LI Amid the traffic clogging 
the lane, freshman Jamie 
Muskin (25) goes for a layup 
after completing her drive to 
the basket. As one of the 
'swing' players on the team, 
Muskin got playing time on 
both JV and Varsity squads. 


winning streak ground 
to a halt when the 
squad fell to the Hobart 
Lady Brickies. 

Two thirds of the 
way through the season 
the girls boasted five 
wins to accompany 
their seven losses. The 
remaining six games 
would determine 
whether or not the girls 
could muster enough 
energy and desire to 
finish the season with a 
winning record. "A lot 
of teams with inexperi- 
ence could have given 
up with a record of 5-7 
half way through the 
season, but we wanted 
to improve and we 
did," junior Julie 
Pearson said. 

After defeating 
Hammond High School 
and Bishop Noll to 
round out the season 
with a 9-7 victory, the 
girls headed into 
Sectionals with hopes of 


defending their sec- 
tional title "We had a 
whole new team this 
year," Coach Hamilton 
said. "I don't think too 
many people felt we'd 
win it." 

The Lady Mustangs 
defeated their first 
round draw Griffith 
Panthers, but their 
Sectional dream ended 
with a twelve point loss 
to Lake Central. 

Even though only 
one senior returned this 
season, that did not set 
back the team's attitude. 
The girls compensated 
for the lack of varsity 
experience by working 
harder and having the 
desire to get better. 


ALLING THE SHOTS 

L- While bringing the ball up 
the floor, co-captain Amy 
Piniak. junior, thinks about 
calling the revolve play. The 
team depended on Piniak for 
her leadership and her ball 
handling. 


O UP STRONG 

H After receiving a pass, 
Lisa Hernandez, sophomore, 
takes the ball to the hoop 
against Lake Central in the 


Sectional tournament. The 
Mustangs won the first game 
of Sectionals against Griffith 
only to lose to Lake Central 
in the next round. 


Girls’ Basketball #^J_ 33^ 





INGER ROLL 

After seeing an open 
lane. Bill Karr, senior, drives 
to the basket to add two 
points to the scoreboard. 
Karr received the honors of 
First Team All-Conference 
and Second Team All- Area 
at the end of the year. 


XHAUSTED 

While a teammate 
shoots a free throw, Chris St. 
Leger, senior, gasps for air 
during Sectionals. A last 
second Panther shot pushed 
the game into overtime 
where the Mustangs pulled 
out a 75-74 victory. 





Varsity 

51-63 

Whiting 

49-69 

Merrillville 

50-68 

Hammond High 

85-55 

Hammond Clark 

71-87 

Lowell 

61-63 

TF South 

51-54 

Highland 

58-79 

Chesterton 

46-67 

P ortage 

57-56 

Lake Station 

57-110 

Lake Central 

69-83 

Andrean 

62-76 

Calumet 

87-69 

Griffith 

59-99 

EC Central 

85-76 

Hammond Gavit 

80-67 

Crown Point 

72-64 

Hammond 

Morton 

59-65 

Bishop Noll 

60-63 

Hobart 

Sectionals 

75-74 Griffith 

50-88 

Lake Central 


w 


BASKETBALL 


Bill Karr earns First 
Team All-Confer- 
ence, Second Team 
All-Area; tied 
record for field- 
house scoring, 34 
points 

Jeff DeChantal 
earns Honorable 
Mention All-Area; 
most points scored 
this season, 38 
points 



♦ 134 * Boys' Basketball 






Boys' Basketball ♦ 135 * 


W- 


ithout the help 
returning 
arsity players, 
the Boys' Basket- 
ball team re- 
bounded from 
early losses to 
finish the season with a 
7-15 record. 

Concerned with the 
lack of experience, 
height and a strong 
bench, the Mustangs 
dropped the first three 
games before bouncing 
back to earn a victory 
over Hammond Clark. 

"I don't think we 
had the right attitude 
opening the season," 
Rich Rokita, senior, 
said. "We knew we 
lacked experience and 
that was in our minds." 

Last second shots 
haunted the team early 


in the season. XF South 
defeated the Mustangs 
by two points and High- 
land by three with both 
games at home. 

"We're did a good 
job, all things consid- 
ered: We have taken in- 
experienced players and 
put them in tough situ- 
ations," Coach Dave 
Knish, special education 
teacher, said. "But 
people should have been 
surprised at the end of 
the season. We needed 
a couple of breaks that 
we hadn't gotten." 

Continuing on their 
losing skid, the Mus- 
tangs dropped their next 
two games to Chesterton 
and Portage before 
beating Lake Station at 
home. In their next 
three contests, the Mus- 


tangs faced two Confer- 
ence opponents. Lake 
Central and Calumet, 
but could not get on 
track as they lost all 
three games. "We had 
to keep a positive 
outlook because we 
knew we weren't as 
bad as our record 
showed us to be," Chris 
St. Leger, senior, said. 

After ironing out the 
kinks during the first 
half of the season and 
giving players some 
varsity experience, 
Coach Knish thought 
the team improved in 
the last half of the 
season. "The team 
started playing together 
and gained confi- 
dence," Coach Knish 
said, "We grew up after 
we got blasted by Lake 


Central." 

With the regular 
season coming to a 
close and Sectionals 
just around the corner, 
the Mustangs put their 
early season woes 
behind them and fin- 
ished 4-3 in their last 
seven games. "We 
were sluggish in the 
beginning of the season 
because we were trying 
to find ourselves as a 
team and gain some 
varsity experience, co- 
captain Ben Berzinis, 
senior, said. "We 
started playing ex- 

(T) REAR 

Jj Looking for an open 
teammate, Eric Nolan, sen- 
ior, waits for someone to 
cut to the basket. Through- 
out the season, Nolan 
relieved starters and won 
the award for Super Sub. 




Varsity Basketball: (front row) Rich Rokita, Tom Kirsch, 
Eric Nolan, Ivan Hansen, Ben Berzinis. ( second row) Joe 
Florczak (manager). Coach Ross Haller, Head Coach 
Dave Knish, Chester Coffin (manager). Deb Yarovsky 
(trainer), (back row) Steve Krol, Jeff De Chantal, Bill 
Karr, Mark Pietraszak, Chris St. Leger. 






•Brad Brauer 
makes most 
points 

scored in one 
season, 23 


Freshmen Basketball: (front row) Dan Tabion, Kris Nowak, Matt Mybeck, Steve Holka, Matt 
Quagliara. (second row) Coach Hal Coppage, Tim Semchuck, John Dunn, Jason Vogt, Harry 
Kunelis, John Chronowski. (back roiv) Jim Levan, Jeff Bagull, Ryan Kutansk, Brian Ross, Chris 
Tomeo. 


(-r> OUGH "D" 

J. Surrounding their TF 
South opponent, seniors 
Chris St. Leger and Rich 
Rokita force him to call a 
time-out. The Mustangs 
stepped up their defense to 
contend for the Sectional 
title. 


JV Basketball: (front rmv ) Brad Brauer, Jim Brennan, lan Baggett, Mike Rawling, Dan Pavelka, 
Jon Rosenband. (back row) Jon Czapla, Bob Barber, David Brown, Brian Prisby, Chris Orth, 
Coach Ross Haller. 


JV 

44-40 Whiting 
13-63 Merrillville 
44-51 Hammond High 
37-35 Hammond Clark 
26-64 Lowell 

42- 37 TF South 

41- 49 Highland 

43- 51 Chesterton 

37- 39 Portage 

39- 47 Lake Station 
26-64 Lake Central 

42- 59 Andrean 

31- 39 Calumet 

38- 62 Griffith 

35- 80 E C Central 

51- 44 Hammond Gavit 
33-48 Crown Point 
50-42 Hammond Morton 

37- 36 Bishop Noll 

40- 42 Hobart 

Freshmen 
A Team 

42-43 Calumet 
■ 27-35 Whiting 

32- 33 Griffith 

29- 30 Highland 

36- 51 Bishop Noll 

38- 52 Merrillville-Pierce 

52- 43 Hammond Morton 

33- 38 Hobart 

50- 55 Hammond Gavit 
42-48 Portage 

34- 60 Andrean 

49-54 Hammond Clark 

31- 58 Merrillville-B 

Harrison 

51- 49 Lake Central 
34-52 Lowell 

30- 49 Hammond High 
46-59 Crown Point 
27-56 EC Central 
40-55 Crown Point 

32- 48 Lake Central 

Freshmen 
B Team 

31- 29 Griffith 

30- 31 Highland 

36-44 Merrillville-Pierce 

31- 29 Hobart 
17-49 Portage 
36-41 Andrean 
34-33 Lake Central 
22-20 Lowell 

38-43 Hammond High 

46-50 Crown Point 


« 

•Jon Rosenband 
makes most 
3-point baskets 
in the season, 3 


♦ 136 » Boys' Basketball 




ouxoeijme 


tremely well near the 
end of the season each 
person knew his job 
and got to it done." 

As the team headed 
into post-sesason play, 
the luck of the draw 
helped them with an 
encouraging first round 
pick with Griffith as 
their first opponent. 

"In years past we 
haven't gotten very 
favorable draws," 
Coach Knish said, 

"This year we broke 
that string." 

Keeping the thought 
of advancing through 
LAM DUNK 

With intense concentra- 
tion on the rim, captain Bill 
Karr, senior, slams the ball 
and brings the crowd to 
their feet. Karr scored 34 
points against Crown Point 
to tie the field house record. 


the first round of Sec- 
tionals encouraged 
players. "This game 
was very winnable," co- 
captain Bill Karr, senior, 
said, "All we had to do 
was keep a positive 
outlook on the game 
and we did just fine." 

Crowd support 
helped lift the Mustangs 
over Griffith in an 
overtime win and 
carried them into the 
game against Lake 
Central. "We have al- 
ways had the loudest 
cheering block at Sec- 
tionals and this year 
was no different; the 
fans kept us going," 
Berzinis, said. "I don't 
know what we would 
have done without the 
fans there." 


The Mustangs suffered 
a hard-fought loss to Lake 
Central in the second 
round and could not pick 
up from where they left 
off against Griffith. "We 
were outmanned because 
they were bigger, 
stronger, and had more 
depth," Coach Knish said. 
"They hit everything they 
threw up but, we couldn't 
even get a roll," Rokita 
said. 

Getting off to a rocky 
start did not prevent the 
Mustangs from finishing 
with a respectable season. 

ISTEN UP 

As his team takes a rest. 
Coach Dave Knish plans out a 
strategy during a time-out to 
help defeat Crown Point. The 
Mustangs triumphed over the 
Bulldogs 80-67 to keep a three 
game winning streak. 





Wrestling 

51-18 

Horace Mann 

49-25 

Gary Lew 

Wallace 

20-42 

Gavit 

14-54 

Crown Point 

23-37 

Lowell 

10-54 

Calumet 

27-39 

Highland 

25-43 

Griffith 

61-12 

Bishop Noll 

39-27 

Gary Roosevelt 

60-6 

TF North 

0-4 

Highland Quad 

4th 

Calumet Invit 

3rd 

Hammond 
Highland Invite 

3rd 

Conference 

1st 

Sectionals 

5th 

Regionals 

7th 

Semi State 

27th 

State 



Wrestling : (front row) Marietta Parianos, Doug White, Mike 
Hough, Steve Narin, Bethany Moritz, (second row) Robin Har- 
wood, Jeff Jorge, Jeff Sheets, Mark Lopez, Chris diederich, Beth 
Chansler. (third row) Coach Edward Lewis, Mark Meyers, Jason 
Chansler, Rob Long, Coach Chuck Emlund. (fourth row) Steve 
Zimmerman, Joel Moritz, Chris Compton, Mark Grolewski, Jason 
Gardner 


K0SBP 

•Jeff Jorge - 
2nd place in State, 
1st Semi-State, 

1st Regional, 

1st Sectional, 

1st Conference, 

36-1 record 

•Munster qualifies 
eight team 
members for 
Regionals, the 
most since 1985. 


^138^ Wrestling 





TIMES UP. 



lthough ac- 
knowledging 
the fact that they 
had many weak- 
nesses, the wres- 
tling team over- 
came inexperience and 
problems to accom- 
plished a 5-7 season. 

The lack of experience 
and wrestlers brought 
on many unnecessary 
losses during the regular 
season due to forfeiting 
weight classes. "If we 
had one or two more 
weight classes filled, 
we'd be right in there," 
Coach Chuck Emlund 
said. "This team was 
very capable of winning 
many more matches." 

Despite the team's 
overall lack of experi- 
ence, they had a better 
record than expected. 

(-p HREE COUNT 

While pinning his 
opponent, captainTeff Jorge, 
senior, stares at the clock. 

After Jorge passed through 
an undefeated season he 
placed second at State. 


They also boasted two 
of Northwest Indiana' s 
top ranked wrestlers in 
119-pound Mark 
Lopez, junior, and 135- 
pound Jeff Jorge, senior, 
according to Coach 
Emlund. "Although we 
had little experience, the 
younger members on 
the team had a really 
good attitude," Lopez 
said. 

Along with grabbing 
a third place finish in 
the Conference final at 
Calumet High School, 
Jorge and Lopez fin- 
ished first in their 
weight classes pinning 
all three of their oppo- 
nents. They both 
received Outstanding 
Wrestling awards. 

Finishing first at the 
Sectional meet, the Mus- 
tangs sent nine wres- 
tlers to Regionals at 
Calumet High School, 
where the team finished 
fourth overall. Compet- 
ing in the meet, sopho- 


mores Chris Dieterich 
and C.J. Compton both 
came very close to 
qualifying for semi- 
state. "I wrestled very 
well all year and I was 
happy to get the 
opportunity," Compton 
said. 

With Jorge, Lopez, 
Joel Moritz, senior, and 
Jeff Sheets, sophomore, 
advancing to Semi- 
State, the Mustangs had 
hoped that they would 
have four representa- 
tives at the state finals. 
"It was a great honor to 
make it to Semi-State as 
a sophomore," Sheets 
said. "Even though I 
lost it's an experience 
that will only help me 
in the future." 

Both Jorge and 
Lopez advanced to 
State winning their 
weight classes. Jorge 
knocked off both the 
then first and second 
ranked wrestlers in the 
state. "I didn't change 


count 


my style or aggres- 
siveness, " Jorge said. 

"I wrestle to win no 
matter what meet I'm 
at." His strict deter- 
mination and hard 
work paid off as Jorge 
finished the season 
with a record of 36-1 . 

Placing second at 
the state meet, Jorge 
fell just one point 
short of his "lifetime 
dream." The deciding 
point, a stalling point, 
denied him the title. 

The season ended 
with a high point by 
sending eight wres- 
tlers to Regionals, the 
most since 1985. "I 
was very pleased with 
the season on a whole 
and proud of every- 
one on the team," 
ft a Trapped up 

V V Working to escape his 
Griffith opponent, Jeff Sheets, 
sophomore, struggles to 
prevent losing a point. After 
early season problems. Sheet's 
persistence gave him the title 
of Sectional Champion and 
qualification for Semi-State. 



S TRATEGIC PLANNING 

Before beginning his match, Mark 
Grolewski, freshman, gets advice from 
Coach Chuck Emlund. Whether from 
coaches or teammates, players received 
tips on take downs and aggressiveness. 


^pINNED DOWN 

In a cry of pain, Mark 
Meyers, sophomore, tries to 
escape from his opponent. 
Meyers's qualified as one of 
the eight Regional qualifiers. 


Wrestling#^ 0 0# 



A ssists 

During open gym, 
Shayeel Rizvi, senior, throws 
the ball to a teammate to 
allude the defense. Every 
Monday form 7 to 10 p.m., 
students used the gym to 
work ouk or particiapte in 
their favorite sport. 


USH IT 

Forcing her body to the 
limit, Mary Tina Vrehas, 
senior, works her stomach 
on the decline after school 
in the weight room. 

Students took advantage of 
their free time after school 
by going to the weight 
room to workout. 





M aking a save 

After his oppenent 
takes a shot, Jeff Echterling, 
senior, slides on the ice to 
prevent a goal. 


Indoor Sports 






I' ^ 



I 


INSIDE 

pusmng 

w 


hile some 

people 

sit 

around 
the house 
watching 


shows on the television 
set stuffing their face 
with junk food, others 
go out and get in shape 
by participating in their 
favorite indoor activity. 

Striving for that 
perfect body, many of 
the off-season athletes, 
as well as non-athletes, 
used the weight room 
to get in shape. The 
weight room doors 
opened every Monday, 
Wednesday and Friday 
after school. "I like 
going to take my anger 

M iles and miles 

With summer just 
around the corner, Jamie 
Gardner, senior, walks on her 
treadmill to get ready for 
bikini season. Instead of 
fighting winter weather, 
students utilized exercise 
equipement in home. 


out," Pat Helton, 
junior, said. "I go to 
get stronger for foot- 
ball so that I can start 
next year and help out 
the team." 

Many students pre- 
ferred to workout in 
the comforts of their 
own homes. "I like it 
because I can workout 
at my own conven- 
ience," Elliott Pinkie, 
senior, said. "I also 
don't have to pay 
membership fees to a 
health club." 

Besides working out 
with weights, students 
attended aerobic work- 
out classes. "I like 
going to jazzercise be- 
cause it's a good break 
from the school day," 
Lynn Pavlovich, senior, 
said. "They play fun 
songs to dance to like 
’Pump That Body,' and 
everyone screams out 
the 'Wooooo's.'" 

Television shows on 




Saturday mornings or 
excercise tapes that 
people bought helped 
students to become 
physically fit without 
others watching them. 
"Since Poms is over 
and 1 can't drive, it 
gives me something to 
do and helps me stay 
in shape," Jen Paliga, 
senior, said. 

Community sports 
satisfied a range of 
special interests, offer- 
ing a variety of teams 
that the school didn't 
sanction. "Soccer is a 
really great way to get 
into better shape," 
Grady Willis, fresh- 
man, said. "I get to be 
with my friends." 

Because of the un- 
predictable weather 
months, some stu- 
dents joined indoor 
hockey leagues. 
"There's nothing like 
trying to out manuver 
your opponent, espe- 


cially on a breaka- 
way," Brian Rever- 
comb, senior, said. 
"That's the thrill of the 
sport." 

Still other students 
enjoyed the warmer 
temperatures of the 
fieldhouse. Despite 
the fact of overcrowd- 
ing, students ventured 
into the gym on Mon- 
day nights from 7 to 10 
p.m. for open gym. "I 
go to open gym to get 
away from the com- 
petitiveness of the 
sports I play for the 
school," Julie Pearson, 
junior, said. 

As others still 
choose to sit around 
the house acting lazy, 
many spent their free 
time getting into shape 
or participating in ac- 
tivities they enjoy. 
ETTING UP 
At the South Side 
Christian Church, Scott 
Matuch, freshman, sets up a 
spike for his teammates. 




Indoor Sports 



S ERVE IT UP 

While keeping her eye 
on the ball senior Karin 
Krupinski serves in hopes for 
an ace against her Lake 
Central opponent. Daily 
practice paid off as the team 
managed to remain unde- 
feated in their conference. 


E xtra effort 

Returning her Highland 
opponents' lob, Amanda 
Fisher, sophomore, perfects 
her overhead. Amanda 
moved up the ladder from 
singles to doubles during the 
season to play on varsity. 



TENNIS 

5-0 Chesterton 

2- 3 Portage 

3- 2 Highland 
5-0 Griffith 

2- 3 Valparaiso 

5-0 South Bend Clay 

3- 2 Plymouth 
5-0 Lowell 

5-0 Lake Central 
5-0 South Bend Adams 
5-0 Calumet 
5-0 Hammond 
5-0 West Lafayette 
5-0 Rochester 

2- 3 Laporte 
Sectionals 
5-0 Griffith 

5-0 Lake Central 

3- 2 Bishop Noll 
Regionals 

3-2 Merillville 


•Team earns Confer- 
ence and Sectional 
championship 



♦142 Girls' Tennis 



PLAYJJ*Ufc 




ais 



ith inexperi- 
enced players 
and a new 
coach with new 
ideas and 
methods, the 
Girl's Tennis 
Team fell short of 
Regionals 

Beginning the season 
with an unfamiliar 
coach gave veteran 
players a different 
outlook on the team. 
"We all like coach a lot. 
He may be different, 
but he's fun and we've 
learned a lot from him," 
Captain, Kristen Argus 
senior, said. 

The players not only 
found Coach Dave 
Knish, Special Educa- 
tion teacher, different, 
but he also entered into 
an unknown territory. 

"I thought it was 
exciting to coach a sport 


I'd never actually par- 
ticipated in, and coach- 
ing girls was new but I 
was confident and they 
were a great bunch of 
girls. 

A new method 
brought in by Coach 
Knish, weekly chal- 
lenges, offered JV play- 
ers a chance to try to 
"bump out" other 
players. A new singles 
ladder and doubles 
ladder replaced the idea 
of the top seven girls. 
"The new ladder 
awarded better fresh- 
man who were put on 
the team, instead of 
only putting in all the 
upper classmen," 
Amanda Fisher, sopho- 
more, said. "The upper- 
classmen may not have 
liked it, but we got the 
better players to play 
varsity." 


With the season off 
to a good start, the team 
won their first three 
matches. "We expected 
to win because the 
matches we had were 
not with teams who 
were as good as us," 
Shoshanna Gordon, 
freshman, said. 

A disappointing loss 
to Portage interrupted 
the girls' winning 
steak. "The loss hit us 
really hard because we 
never lost to them," 

Mira Loh, senior, said. 
"We weren't really sure 
what had gone wrong." 

After some more 
wins, the team then lost 
to Valporaiso. "Valpo 
was a ranked team so 
we really weren't sure if 
we'd win," Annie 
Rawlings, freshman, 
said. "Two of our teams 
lost in three sets, so we 


were really close.” 

Getting into regional 
play with Merillville, 
the team lost 3-2, but 
fought hard. Mary Tina 
Vrehas, senior, played 
her hardest with the 
four and one half hour 
decisive match losing 6- 
4, 4-6, 6-7(7-9). "It 
didn’t really seem like 
that long, because I was 
really concentrating on 
doing my best," Vreahs 
said. 

Although losing the 
sectional match, having 
inexperience, and a dif- 
ferent coach, the team 
still had a winning 
record of 16 and 4. 

D ishing it out 

After sending the ball 
back to her Highland 
opponent, senior Kristen 
Argus watches in anticipa- 
tion for a return. Losing only 
to her Bishop Noll opponent, 
Argus finished the season 
with a 19-1 record. 



Tennis (front row) Monica Rastogi, Karin Krupinski, Trudy Arcella, 
Mira Loh, (second row) Shoshanna Gordon, Kristen Johnson, Amanda 
Fisher, Annie Rawlings, Carrie Hanas, Kristen Argus (back row ) Sara 
Weinberg, Brooke Mamas, Julie Byrne, Coahc Dave Knish, Mary Tina 
Vrehas, Gaylyn Gasporovic, Maria Sawaya 







O n your marks, 
get set, go! 

And she's off. 
Trying to pace 
herself, she 
jumps over 
hurdles swiftly 
and gracefully. Keep- 
ing her mind only on 
the next hurdle, she 
strives toward every 
goal hoping to reach a 
victory at the finish line. 

The Girls' Track 
Team won Conference 
meets along with 
breaking many school 
and personal records. 
"Our season went well 
and we improved a lot 
throughout the year, 
which helped us to win 
a lot of important 
meets,” Heather Potter, 
junior said. 

I NCH BY INCH 

While waiting for the 
current discus measurement, 
Kristina Kunelis, freshman, 
helps out the team. Timing 
and meassuring gave girls 
who weren't practicing a 
chance to assist the team. 


The girls started 
practicing success in 
February to prepare 
themselves for their 
season, beginning in late 
March. "The practices 
were well attended 
except for Fridays. I 
guess even the most 
dedicated members 
don't want to miss their 
weekends," Lela 
Johnson, junior, said. 

The season began 
with a bang as track 
members won the 
Calumet , Griffith, and 
Munster Invitationals. 
"The first few meets that 
we won were a great 
confidence booster for 
the rest of the season 
and gave us an incentive 
to improve," Sandy 
Smith, junior, said. 

Team members 
attibuted this success to 
several factors. The 
heavily underclassman 
team held many advan- 
tages. "We had a lot of 
talent in our underclass- 


men and a lot of experi- 
ence in our upperclass- 
men. It made for a nice 
mix," sophomore Sarah 
Langen said. 

Coach Dirk Sloan 
and Assitant Coach Rita 
Camire offered the girls 
more than instruction. 
"The coaches were 
wonderful. They were- 
n't only coaches, they 
were also our friends. 
When we were down, 
they understood and 
helped to cheer us up. 
That was really impor- 
tant," Gianini said. 

At the last Sectional 
meet, Pearson and 
Vrabel qualified for 
Regionals. Pearson, 
qualifying in the 
shotput and discus, and 
Vrabel inthe long 

J AUNTY JUMP 

Hurling herself over the 
high jump, captain Mary 
Gianini, senior, strives to 
make it over the pole. During 
the season, Gianini went on to 
break personal and school 
records 


jump, were thrilled to 
meet the challange. 
"We've worked hard all 
season and now it paid 
off,” Pearson said. 

At the Highland 
Regionals, Vrabel 
qualified for State in the 
long jump. "I was 
unbelievably surprised. 

I didn't think that I 
would make it, but I was 
ecstatic when I did," she 
said. "I trained for hours 
with my coaches for 
weeks before the meets." 

As the finish line 
neared and time ticked 
away, she concentrated 
on her last stretch. When 
victory bells played in 
her head, a feeling of re- 
lief and pride came over 
her as she won. 

TEPPING UP 

Leaping over another 
hurdle, Laura Andreshak, 
freshman, holds a slight lead 
over Helen Mitrakis, junior, 
during the 110-yard hurdles 
final. Mitrakis made up for 
shortcomings when she won 
that race as well as the 300- 
yard low hurdles. 





L eap frog 

Preparing for her landin 
co-captain Melissa Vrabel, 
sophomore, perfects her long 
jump. Vrabel was the only 
member of the team to qualify 
for State. 


Girls' Track 





Girls tiackl First nm> lrChristina Kunelis, Amy Rasch. Dana Wierzbinski. Currie Wa- 
terson, Megan Luksieh, Juliann Safko, Melissa Vrabel (second mw) Adena Altschul, 
Biljana Skoric, Angie Kotso, Cathie Capic, Maryann Kusiak, Margaret Ulinski, 
Heather Potter, Ion Szypczak. Jen Ramana, Tara Krult, Michelle Crepeau, Bethany 
Moritz, Julie Shah, Natalie Anzur, Carrie Kinnis, Sarah Langen, Shelly Strong, Mich- 
elle Hatmaker (third row) Helen Mitrakis. lean Kapala, Laura Andreshak, Amy 
Brown, Kim Schmitz, Mary Gianini, Julie Pearson, Dirk Sloan, Rita Camire (fourth 
twJMonica Adley, Carrie Einsele, Sandy Smith, Cathy Behling, Jessica Mchie, 
Cheryl Zubay, Laura Lichtle 


GIRLS' TRACK 

78-27 EC Central 
Morton 
52-6 Griffith 
52-64 Lake Central 
103-7 Calumet 
47-45 Highland 
Crown Point 
Lowell 

72-52 Merrillville 
Munster 
Invate 

Calumet Relays 
Griffith Relays 
Conference 
Frosh/Soph Meet 

Sectional 

Regionals 

State 



Girls' Track# 145 ♦ 





_J UMP START 

As he builds up the speed 
he needs, Joe Legaspi, senior, 
soars through the air to 
complete his third long jump 
attempt. Long jump along 
with discus, shot put, and 
high jump provides activities 
for those who find their 
strength in field events, rather 
than running. 


S PIN CYCLE 

With eyes closed in con- 
centration, Bum Son, senior, 
prepares to release the discus. 
In order to get the most 
distance out of a discus throw, 
emphasis on form presented a 
key factor. 








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BOYS' TRACK 

49-42 

Munster 

50.5-41.= 

Clark 

5th 

LSC 

66-57 

Clark 

3rd 

Gavit 

Hanover 

Central 

3rd 

Griffith 

Lake Central 

64-54 

Munster 

3rd 

Highland 

Crown Point 

69-48 

Munster 

4th 

Andrean 

3rd 

Muster Invite 

5th 

Calumet 

2nd 

Griffith 

5th 

Sectional 


Boys' Trackf front rmo ) Eric Slazyk, Omar Porras, Joe Roman, Rod- 
ney Magniola, Dan Tabion, Brad Vliekf second row) Greg Glennon, 
Josh Nelson, Andy Deren, Matt Krol, Robert Koh, Mark Gralewski, 
John Reidelbach, Bob Tracy (third row) Coach Doug Concialdi, Jim 
Brennan, Adam Torreano, Ed Dragomer. Ian Bagget, Jeremy 
Keenan, Coach Ed Wood rickf back row)) joe Legaspi, Brian Sampias, 
Adrian Tabion, Greg Piniak, Brad Brauer, Dan Kaplan, John Bur- 
key, Joel Moritz 






• Brad Brauer at- 
tained a 6'4" high 
jump score at 
Regionals. He fell 
one inch short of 
the school record, 
but qualified for 
state. 


#146# Boys' Track 






ALL 


O vercoming ob- 
stacles in the early 
season the Boys' 
Track Team com- 
bined both upper 
and underclass- 
men to present a 
definitive showing for 
both sectional and re- 
gional competition. 

With a large showing 
of younger athletes, 
responsibility to perform 
well shifted from the 
hands of the seniors to 
the rookies. "There was 
only a handful of seniors 
performing consistently," 
co-captain Greg Piniak, 
senior said. "As a result, 
we had to rely heavily 
upon our underclass- 
men." 

After the team's first 
conference meet at Lake 
Central, the younger 
athletes proved to their 

L eaps and bounds 

Legs angled precisely 
for the clearance of the 50- 
meter high hurdles, co- 
captain Greg Piniak, senior, 
prepares to land and repeat 
the motion at the ensuing 
hurdle. Hurdlers’ combined 
speed and well timed jumps 
to improve their chances of 
completing the race free of 
errors. 



older teammates that 
they had come into this 
season prepared to 
compete. "After our 
first conference meet, the 
seniors on the team felt a 
little more relaxed with 
the thought of the 
underclassmen carrying 
some of the burden. The 
younger guys really took 
up some of the slack." 
co-captain Joel Moritz, 
senior, said. 

As the regular season 
came to a close, sights 
started to set on sec- 
tional competition and 
individual performance. 
"Going into our string of 
relays, the team knew 
that we really didn't 
have a chance to per- 
form all that well in the 
rest of the competition." 
Piniak said. "Thoughts 
of excelling as an 
individual became the 
teams focus, because 
individual competition 
is what really becomes 
important at Sectionals." 

Those individuals 
qualifying for Sectionals 
included Moritz in the 
200-meter run, the 400- 


meter run, and the 
1600-meter relay; Piniak 
in the 110-meter high 
hurdles, the 300-meter 
low hurdles, and the 
1600-meter relay; Ian 
Bagget, sophomore, in 
the 1600-meter run and 
the 1600-meter relay; 
and Brad Brauer in the 
high jump and 1600- 
meter relay; and the 
400-meter relay team of 
seniors James McHie, 
Age Tabion, Brian 
Sampias, and Adam 
Torreano, junior. 

Out of the eight 
sectional qualifiers, 
only four individuals 
advanced to Regionals. 
"After having eight 
athletes qualify for 
sectionals, I felt like we 
could have a really 
strong performance in 
Regionals." Coach Ed 
Woodrick, elementary 
teacher, said. "We 
owed our performance 
in Sectionals to a couple 
of our younger kids as 
well as our seniors." 

The following indi- 
viduals did advance to 
Regional competition: 


Piniak in the 200-meter 
dash, 400-meter dash 
and the 1600-meter 
relay; Moritz in the 
400-meter dash and 
1600-meter relay; 

Bagget in the 1600- 
meter relay and Brad 
Brauer in the 1600- 
meter relay and high 
jump. 

At regionals 
Brauer's 6'5" high jump 
advanced him to state 
competition. "I was a 
little nervous about 
going to compete 
against the other state 
qualifiers." Brauer 
said. "None-the-less it 
was a thrill just to 
qualify for state." 

Despite their efforts, 
the Boys' Track Team 
failed to earn a win- 
ning record, but did 
manage to qualify one 
member of the team for 
state competition. 

T ake off 

After taking his running 
start. Brad Brauer, sopho- 
more, prepares to hurl 
himself over the bar. 

Brauer, with a 6’ 5” jump at 
regionals, qualified for state 
in Indianapolis. 



Boys’ Track #447^ 



A dded touch 

Perfecting his short 
game, captain Adam 
Herakovich, senior, chips 
the ball from the rough 
around the practice green at 
Briar Ridge Country Club. 
Extra practice paid off as 
Herakovich shot a team-low 
37 against Chesterton on the 
White nine at Briar Ridge. 



F ore 

After hitting his tee shot 
Nate Adoba, senior, watches 
his ball land on the right side 
of the fairway. As the 
number three player on the 
team, Adoba earned Second 
Team All-Conference honors. 


F ire away 

Before the match starts, 
Viju Patel, senior, practices his 
drives on the practice tee. 
Along with playing nine holes 
every day, the team members 
also hit the ball at the driving 
range before and after practice 
to keep a grooved swing. 



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# T- 


Boys’ Golf 

182-181 

Portage 

182-261 

Hammond 

178-161 

Lake Central, 

190 

Lowell 

167-183 

Andrean 

172-183 

Lowell, 

167 

Highland 

186-271 

Calumet 

182 

Crown Point 

164-186 

Griffith, 

180 

Crown Point 

173-174 

Lake Central, 

203 

Griffith 

174-175 

Chesterton 

13th 

Laport Invite 

163-160 

Highland, 

232 

Calumet 

7th 

Lake Hills 
Invite 

171-213 

EC Central 

170-193 

Gavit 

169-175 

Bishop Noll 


• Nate Adoba earns 
Second Team All Confer- 
ence 

•Adam Herakovich earns 
First Team All Confer- 
ence 




Boys' Golf (front row) Dominic Marco, Mike Jez, Chad Bohling, 
BarrySmith, Aaron Dumaresq (second rcnv) Mark Rudy,Steve 
Sims, Mike Regnier,Viju Patel, Paul Wang, Chris Baileyfflnrd 
row) coach Ed Musselman, Nate Adoba, Adam Herakovich, Joe 
Lalich, Greg Beach, John Bogucki, Mr. John Tennantffwck row) 
John Giannini, J.D. Lazar, Jonathan Czapla, Salvador Karottki, 
Scott Poludniak, Chris Diedevich 


♦148^ Boys' Golf 






UESlIWNft-* 



oming off an 
undefeated 
season, the 
Boys' Golf team 
fired their way 
to a 14-5 
regular season 

record. 

The team opened 
their season with an 
even record by defeat- 
ing Hammond High 
182-261, but narrowly 
losing to Portage, 182- 
181. "We wanted two 
victories before facing 
Lake Central, but we 
pulled off one," Mike 
Regnier, senior, said. 
"We knew we 
wouldn't be unde- 
feated but it was dis- 
appointing to lose the 
first match." 

During a streak of 
five wins, the team 
captured one-stroke 
victories over Lake 
Central and Chester- 
ton. "Beating Lake 
Central was a big 
boost to us because 
we thought them to be 


the biggest obstacle," 
Paul Wang, senior, said. 
" After the win, we 
thought we could beat 
anybody." 

Losing to Lake 
Central, Crown Point 
and twice to Highland, 
the team posted a con- 
ference record of 8-4 and 
a third place finish. "I 
don't think anybody 
was concerned about 
winning the confer- 
ence," captain Adam 
Herakovich, senior, said. 
"We knew this team 
would be different from 
last year's undefeated 
team." 

Toward the end of the 
season, the team focused 
on Sectional prepara- 
tion. Placing sixth in the 
Lake Hills Invitational, 
the team familiarized 
themselves with the 
course. "We used the 
Lake Hills Invitational 
as practice for Section- 
als," Coach Ed Mussel- 
man, mathematics 
teacher, said. "To be 


successful, we have to 
think our way around 
the course and play 
smart. If we keep the 
ball in play, we will do 
just fine." 

The team teed off at 
Sectionals with Lake 
Central, Highland and 
Bishop Noll . "We 
know that Noll and 
Lake Central can play 
at Lake Hills because 
that's their home 
course, " Nate Adoba, 
senior, said. "At the 
Lake Hills Invitational, 
Highland beat us by 
only three strokes. It all 
depends on who can 
handle the pressure." 

Ending the season 
with four consecutive 
victories, the Mustangs 
finished regular season 
play on an upswing. 

P LUMB BOB 

To get a better read of 
the green, Paul Wang, sen- 
ior, lines up his putt behind 
the ball. Getting up and 
down for par saved the 
Mustangs from losing tight 
matches. 



Boys’ Golf 





5 


P lagued by 
everything 
from illnesses 
to injuries, the 
Bootmen kept 
their heads up 
and came 
within one point of 
winning the Confer- 
ence title. 

Begining the season 
with an early loss to 
South Bend, the team 
felt as if it were getting 
off to a slow start. "I 
was surprised at our 
performance," Coach 
Jerry Cabrerra said. 

"We came out playing 
aggressive and then just 
fell apart after they 
scored one goal." 

With the loss of 
many starters, the 
Bootmen had to adjust 


by bringing up the 
Junior Varsity (JV) play- 
ers. "The JV players 
helped us out a lot and 
fit right in with the way 
we played," Russ Kochis, 
senior, said. 

Putting their early 
losses behind them, the 
team tried to keep a 
positive attitude 
throughout the season 
and worked their way to 
a 9-7 record. Despite 
their efforts, the team 
suffered due to a lack of 
dedication and unity . 
"Lack of committement 
and no shows at prac- 
tices was a lot of 
theproblems this year,” 
Adam Gordon, junior, 
said. 

Using their positive 
outlook and past per- 


formances, the Bootmen 
turned the tide of a 
slow start by defeating 
last years Conference 
champions 2-1. 

After defeating Lake 
Central, the team 
inched their way closer 
to a Conference title by 
defeating Griffith 1-0. 
"After beating Griffith, 
we couldn't believe it," 
Sanjeev Balajee, junior, 
said. "When we scored 
the game winning goal 
with only a minute left, 
we were sure we could 
beat Highland to 
clinche Conference." 

With the final game 
of their regular season 
against Highland, the 
team lost 2-1, giving up 
their chance for a Con- 
ference title to last years 



winner. "I think we 
were over confident 
and thought that it 
would be an easy win 
for us," Coach Cabrerra 
said. "Highland was 
prepared for us and 
wanted the win more 
than we did." 

The Bootmen still 
had one last chance to 
make it to the Northern 
Indiana State Cup but 
fell short, ending their 
season with a loss to 
Lake Central in the first 
round of the Confer- 
ence Tournament. 


T hink fast 

As he concentrates on 
the ball, Greg Hobby, junior, 
gets ready to practice his 
penalty kicks before a match. 
Penalty kicks resulted from 
either a handball or tripping 
in the penalty box. 



B reakaway 

Maneuvering the ball 

around his Valparaiso oppo- 
nent, Eric Nolan, senior, sets 


up for a shot on goal. Nolan 
helped the team out by 
providing a constant'offensive 
attack throughout the season. 



Varsity Soccer: ( front row) Harold Kunelis, Tony Santucri, Mike 
Fekete, Sanjeev Balajee, Chris Byczko, Ricky Patil. ( second row) 
Scott Carlson, Greg Hobby, Grady Willis, Brad Caddick, Kevin 
Thomas, Joe Janusonis, Russ Kochis. ( third row) Tom Keslin, 
Todd Weaver, Barren Palmer, Pete Ronco, Chris Zambo, Kevin 
Ferguson, Coach Jerry Cabrerra. ( back rote) Tim Balasia, Adam 
Gordon, Alan Gustaitis, Bill Karr, Ted Reffkin, Bill McCullogh, 
Eric Nolan. 



♦150 Soccer 


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J 


m 










W ARM UP 

While practicing saves 
before a game, goalie, Ted 
Reffkin, senior, grabs a ball 
out of the net to continue his 
workout. A goalies responsi- 
bility includes always staying 
alert in threatening situations. 

F ancy footwrok 

Looking for a scoring op- 
portunity against Valparaiso, 
Russ Kochis, senior, quickly 
passes the ball upfield to one 
of his teammates. Quick 
movement and precise passing 
helped the team obtain a 9-6 
regular season record. 


It. 


*!• M3s 


• Greg Hobby earns 
First Team All- 
Conference 


• Pete Ronco earns 
Second Team All- 
Confernce 


VARSITY 

2-5 

South Bend 

7-0 

Bishop Noll 

11-1 

Gary Lew 

Wallace 

4-2 

Hammond High 

1-2 

Lake Central 

0-2 

Valparaiso 

3-1 

Crown Point 

6-0 

Chesterton 

4-5 

Griffith 

6-4 

Highland 

1-8 

Portage 

2-1 

Lake Central 

3-2 

Crown Point 

1-0 

Griffith 

0-1 

Highland 

3-4 

Lake Central 


Soccer ^ 






V arsity Softball: (front rmv) Gina Spalding, Jennifer Strudas, Stepha- 
nie Black, (second row) Jamie Muskin, Becky Moore, Beth Suter, 
Rachelle Pestikas, Carrie Manden, Crissy Mead, (back rozo) Coach 
Barb Johnson, Geri Ponazzo, Mindy Miller, Lisa Hernandez, Amy 
Hatfield, Lynn Pavlovich, Kristin Krupinski. 


Lynn Pavlovich 
earns Honor- 
able Mention 
All Conference 


• Jamie Muskin 
pitches a com- 
plete winning 

J.V. Softball: (front rowlAmy Brietzke, Heena Shah, Karen Edington, game against 
Patty Hemingway, Erin O'Conner, Laura Scheffel,(back row) coach Lowell 
Howard Walsh, Amy Czapla, Elle Adoba, Jennifer Bieszczat, Stepha- 
nie Hamel, Amy Muskin 


E xtra effort 

Striving to beat the 
throw to first, Beth Suter, 
junior, stretches for that extra 
step to earn a base hit. Extra 
hussle and effort payed off in 
close games to help score runs 
or make third outs. 


Varsity 

4-5 

TF South 

3-5 

Lake Central 

4-12 

Griffith 

0-4 

Whiting 

9-1 

Lowell 

5-10 

Crown Point 

5-11 

Portage 

14-3 

Calumet 

0-8 

Highland 

2-7 

Lake Central 

3-2 

South Bend 


Adams 

3-6 

Griffith 

6-7 


3-4 

Highland 

5-15 

Crown Point 

2-13 

Merrillville 

12-2 

Calumet 

5-4 

Chesterton 

3-1 

Andrean 

10-17 

Morton 

7-0 

EC Central 

Sectional 

0-12 

Hammond 


JV 

17-27 

TF South 

6-13 

Lake Cerntral 

0-12 

Griffith 

0-15 

Bishop Noll 

27-3 

Lowell 

0-20 

Highland 

4-14 

Crown Point 

14-18 

Morton 

4-3 

Lake Central 

0-8 

Griffith 

18-19 

Lowell 

11-15 

Highland 

1-5 

Crown Point 




2 ^Softball 



CLOSE 

Girls run 


short^f 



eginning 
another season 
with young and 
inexperienced 
players, the 
Girls Softball 
Team knew that 
they had many ob- 
stacles to overcome. 

They opened the sea- 
son with optimism, but 
that quickly faded as 
the team lost its first 
four games. "It was 
disappointing because 
we could have won any 
of those games," Kristin 
Krupinski, sophomore, 
said. "We had one bad 

S WING BATTER 

While concentrating on 
the batter, Kristin Krupinski, 
sophomore, stays down in 
order to field a ground ball. 
With offensive and defensive 
skills the girls ran away with 
a 9-1 victory over Lowell. 


inning in each and that 
cost us the game." 

After a four game 
losing streak, the team 
began playing together 
and picked up some 
victories. "We finally 
began playing as a 
team and it showed," 
captain Lynn Pavlov- 
ich, senior, said. 

"When we pulled to- 
gether our team played 
very well." This be- 
came apparent in the 9- 
1 victory over Lowell. 

The high point of the 
season came later when 
the team traveled to 
South Bend and beat 
the undefeated South 
Bend Adams team, 4-3. 
"The entire team 
played well and eve- 
rything seemed to go 


our way," Gina Spald- 
ing, sophomore, said. 

Soon after that, five 
members of the team 
missed games in a two 
week period due to ill- 
ness. Younger mem- 
bers replaced them, 
but the team dropped 
five games in a row. 
"Between injuries and 
illness we lost at least 
half of our offense and 
our defense was falling 
apart as well," Geri 
Panazzo, senior, said. 

Keeping the team's 
morale up became the 
number one goal in the 
late stages of the 
season. "After losing so 
many games by two 
runs or less we began 
to get discouraged," 
Beth Suter, junior, said. 



"We had to try to be 
positive through all of 
the losses." 

Ending the regular 
season with a 7-14 
record, the team 
looked forward to 
Sectionals. With their 
hopes crushed by a 12- 
0 loss to Hammond 
High the season ended. 
"I was surprised, or 
should 1 say shocked, 
that we played so 
poorly," Coach Mrs. 
Barb Johnson, math 
teacher, said. "We 
didn't play up to our 
potential at all." 

With many prob- 
lems plaguing the team 
from the beginning of 
the season, the girls 
tried to make the best 
of what they had. 




E ye on it 

Before the pitcher begins her wind 
up, Amy Hatfield, junior, keeps an eye 
on the ball. The girls practiced their 
form in the batting cage. 



H it the deck 

In order to avoid the tag, 
Crissy Mead, freshman, slides 
into third base. Good 


base running skills allowed 
the Mustangs to score a 
couple extra runs when 
needed in close situations. 


Softball #153# 


BALLQE 

Victory 


T hree balls, two 
strikes and two 
outs. The 
bottom of the 
seventh. 
Runners on 
first, second 
and third. The batter 
waits for the pitch. 

Battling the prob- 
lems of only four re- 
turning lettermen, inex- 
perienced players and 
early Saturday morning 
double headers, the 
Boys' Varsity Baseball 
Team worked to 
surpass several set- 
backs and produce a 
winning season, 16-12 . 
With practices 

AFE 

After receiving a throw 
from the catcher, Ryan 
Stojkovich, sophomore, 
strives to foil a stolen base 
attempt by his Chesterton 
opponent by beating him to 
second base. To relieve tired 
or injured players, Stojkovich 
rose from Junior Varsity to 
Varsity for six games. 


starting in mid- Febru- 
ary, the team set its goal 
high to win conference, 
the Mustang Classic 
and to capture the 
sectional championship 
once again. "We have 
come a long way since 
we've started," Coach 
Bob Shinkan, math 
teacher, said. "The 
team came together 
after that first win and 
have played well since." 

Bringing up sopho- 
mores to fill in some 
holes added some 
degree of difficulty. 

"We were hoping 
nobody got hurt, but 
since we had no one to 
fill the positions on 
Varsity, we were forced 
to bring up the Junior 
Varsity (JV) players/' 
co-captain Tim 
Koziatek, senior, said. 

When faced with a 
higher caliber of play, 
the rookies received a 



FkR 


taste of tougher 
practices and a differ- 
ent atmosphere. "I 
liked practicing with 
the Varsity, it was 
more intense and I am 
an intense type of 
player," Ryan Stojkov- 
ich, sophomore, said. 

Starting off the 
season, the Mustangs 
lost their first three 
games until earning 
their first victory 
against Horbart. 

After fighting back 
to a better than . 500 
record, the team 
headed into conference 
play. The team started 
off in the right direc- 
tion by beating the 
Lake Central Indians,4- 

S TRIKE 1 

After his release co- 
captain Rich Rokita, senior, 
follows through to prepare 
for his defensive position. 
Rokita also played shortstop 
earning Second Team All 
Conference. 






♦154 #• Baseball 






S QUEEZE PLAY 

Reaching to bunt the ball, 
Ivan Hansen, junior, pulls 
back to avoid a strike. The 
team depended on one 
another to lay down bunts in 
order to get runners on base. 

W ATCH OUT 

Just before crossing 
home plate, Mike Bagull, 
senior, avoids the tag out 
during a Lake Suburban 
Conference (LSC) game 
against Calumet. After 
beating Calumet 6-2, the team 
went on to finish third in the 
conference. 



Varsity 

1-5 

Morton 

0-7 

Gavit 

3-5 

Portage 

4-3 

Hobart 

3-4 

River Forest 

3-1 

Griffith 

12-1 

EC Central 

6-5 

EC Central 

3-2 

Lowell 

0-12 

Highland 

5-8 

Crown Point 

1-10 

MC Rogers 

5-3 

MC Rogers 

6-2 

Calumet 

7-3 

Lake Central 

11-2 

Garv Roosevelt 

20-3 

Garv Roosevelt 

3-5 

Griffith 

11-3 

Lake Station 

13-3 

Lowell 

2-3 

Highland 

2-13 

Crown Point 

8-7 

Calumet 

2-1 

Hammond High 

10-11 

Noll 

0-9 

Chesterton 

3-1 

Merrillville 


• Chip Daros, Tom 
Kirsch, and Rich 
Rokita earn second 
team All Confer- 




Varsity baseballffroiif roio ) Chip Daros, Rich Rokita, Ryan 
Stojkovich, Brian Morgan, Jeff Doherty(2»rf rmv ) Sean Hayes, 
Craig Szasz, Kent Boomsma, Brian Catt, Thad Mead(3nf row) 
Tim Koziatek, Ivan Hansen, Fred VanKlavem, Mike Bagull, 
Tom Kirsch, Coach Bob Shikan 



Baseball #]_ £) 5 ^ 





BALjL^QJF. 


continued 


3, in a pitchers duel. 
"Winning the first con- 
ference game was impor- 
tant because for most of 
the team it was their first 
experience in conference 
play," co-captain Rich 
Rokita, senior, said. 

Despite not winning 
conference, the team felt 
positive about the way 
they played. After 
losing to Griffith, 
Highland and Crown 
Point, the team finished 
third in the conference. 

"I feel the team played 
exceptionally well in 
conference," Tom Kirsch, 
junior, said. "Having 
two state ranked teams 
in your conference is 
tough enough and fin- 
ishing third is good." 


After losing to High- 
land the first time they 
met by the score of 0- 
10, the Mustangs held 
the Trojans to a score of 
2-3 the second time they 
met. The team was 
lead by the pitching of 
Rokita and the hitting of 
Koziatek. "We learned 
from our mistakes the 
first time," Chip Daros, 
senior, said. "We 
played them really 
good the second time." 

As a tune-up for 
Sectionals, the team 
participated in their 
Mustang Classic. The 
Mustangs finished 
second in the four team 
tournament by losing to 
Bishop Noll 10-11. 

"This little tournament 


is a great preparation 
for Sectionals because 
we can get a good look 
at what Hammond 
High and Bishop Noll 
have in their line-ups," 
Shinkan said. 

Because the Mus- 
tangs drew a bye in the 
first round of Section- 
als, the team played 
began in the second 
round of play against 
Hammond High. From 
there the winner would 
play the winner of 

ET DOWN 

As he fields a grounder 
at second, Thad Mead, 
senior, concentrates on the 
out at first base. Although 
he also played third base 
and shortstop. Mead earned 
All-Conference Honorable 
Mention at second base. 




♦156 # Baseball 


Bishop Noll and Whit- 
ing for the Sectional 
Championship. 

The pitcher delivers 
the ball. The batter 
swings. A base hit to 
center field, and the 
Mustangs score and 
win the game. 



O N THE BALL 

While warming up the 
pitcher, Tom Kirsch, junior, 
takes throws from the pitcher 
in between innings against 
River Forest. Along with 
filling in as catcher, Kirsch 
also took on the role as the 






m ~ - -<* 




R eady, aim, fire 

Completing his 
windup, Tim Koziatek, 
senior, prepares to deliver a 
curve ball acorss the plate. 
Along with his pitching re- 
sponsibilities, Koziatek also 
played a role at first base 
during the season. 






■ 







JV (front row) Sean Hayes, Kent Boomsma, Ryan Stojkavich, Jeff 
Dohertyfmidd/e row) Chris Fortin, Ryan Popa, Matt Wittkamp, 
Robert Conley, Troy Smith, Jon Rosenbandfhflcfc row) Coach Den- 
nis Haas, Mike Mendoza, C.J. Comptom, Bob Bogucki, Tim Fesko, 
Ryan Kutansky, Erik Fleischman 


• Bob Bogucki 
pitched a no hitter 
against Highland. 


•Sean Hayes batted 
.444 in the season. 


Freshman (front row) Matt Saltanovich, Troy Smith, Chris 
Fortin(mWif/e rozo) Ryan Kutansky, Ryan Popa, Eric Stojkavich, 
Steve Holka, Doug Millerfhadt row) Coach Coppage, Tim Fesko, 
Chris Compton, Tim Bognar, Brian Ross 



JV 

18-0 

Highland 

1-8 

Morton 

1-3 

Portage 

2-5 

Hobart 

2-1 

Hammond 

10-0 

Gary West 

16-6 

Gary West 

2-5 

Gavit 

3-2 

Andrean 

9-7 

Lowell 

12-0 

Highland 

10-2 

Crown Point 

3-2 

TF South 

20-0 

Calumet 

5-0 

Lake Central 

9-11 

Griffith 

8-7 

Lowell 

4-3 

Highland 

14-1 

EC Central 

12-5 

EC Central 

14-15 Crown Point 

13-2 

Calumet 


Baseball # \ 57^ 




HANGING OUT 

xeens venture outdoors 


A s the sun starts 
to rise, students 
slowly crawl 
out of a warm 
cozy bed and 
look out their 
window to discover the 
perfect day to enjoy 
outside activities. 

With summer 
winding down and 
blizzards and sub-zero 
temperatures just 
around the corner, 
students went outside 
to enjoy what nature 
had to offer. "When I 
get a chance, I like to 
walk or run to stay in 
shape," Caroline 
Tweedle, junior, said. 
"It's a good time to get 
away from friends and 
pressures of school." 

As winter-like 
weather approached. 


students awaited the 
first heavy snowfall. 
"Since I like to go fast 
and do dangerous 
things, I enjoy snow- 
boarding a lot," Russ 
Kochis, senior, said. 
"It's an exiting sport 
because there are so 
many different tricks to 
try, and each time you 
become better." 

With the tempera- 
ture hovering at the 
freezing point, students 
headed for the ice at 
Community Park to 
practice their skating 
ability or play hockey 
with friends. "During 
Christmas vacation 
when I was bored, I 
went over to Commu- 
nity to just have a little 
fun," Jeff Sheets, 
sophomore, said. 


Winter blahs drove 
teachers as well as 
students outside as the 
weather warmed at the 
first sights of spring. "I 
like to ride my bike- 
golfing doesn't keep 
you in shape," Mr. Dave 
Franklin, science 
teacher said. "I run 
triathalons when I'm 
feeling really great." 

After the winter 
months passed, stu- 
dents traveled to 
cottages to sit in the 
sun, frolic in the water 
or just get away. "I like 
to waterski bare foot, 
but after a while it 
starts to hurt," Mark 
Meyers, freshman, said. 
"You have to be careful 
nothing is in the water 
so you just do not cut 
yourself." 


Backyards also 
offered playgrounds for 
students to release their 
energy and have fun 
with their friends after a 
day at school. "It gives 
me a chance to beat up 
on smaller people," 

Mike Bagull, senior, 
said. "It's better than 
sitting at home." 

When nightfall 
approached and the day 
came to an end, students 
returned home to get a 
good night's sleep and 
get ready for the next 
day's outdoor activities. 

M onkey business 

With the sun out and 
the temperature on the rise, 
Mimi Sellis, senior, swings on 
the monkey bars at Frank H. 
Hammond park during a 
warm afternoon. Students 
often took advantage of the 
warm weather to go outside 
and get some excersise. 




Instrucing t^e Middle School 
football players to stay low, John 
Kouris, junior, teaches the kids the 
fundamentals of the game. Besides 
helping out the younger athletes, 
students also took advantage of the 
weather. 



♦ 158 * Outdoor Sports 



S HOT ON GOAL 

After dribbling down 
the field, Cathy Keslin, junior, 
concentrates on her kick to 
goal. Participating in town 
teams gave students the 
chance to enjoy the outdoors. 


Outdoor Sports 59^ 


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P ASS IT ON 

Under the instruction of 
Tim Konyu, senior, Patty 
Mellon, senior, practices 
hockey basics at the 


Community Park ice rink. 
When faced with cold 
weather, students partici 
pated in winter sports. 



G O TEAM GO 

Concerned with the 
action on the field, managers 
Becky Boilek and Amy 
Skaggs, seniors, show their 
devotion to the team. 

Constant encouragement from 
fans gave the team the extra 
support they needed to play 
at their best. 




AINT THE TOWN RED 

By adding the finishing 
touches to the banner, Erin 
Fech, sophomore, painted 
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle 
Dum. Students sacrificed 
their spare time to enhance 
the Homecoming festivities. 


APTAIN MUSTANG 

Donned in a personalized 
costume, Apu Patel, junior, 
cheers on the basketball team 
at Sectionals against Lake 
Central. Spirited students 
filled the stands during the 
last game of the year. 




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e've got 
spirit, yes we 
do! We've 
got spirit, 
how 'bout 


As the last seconds of 
football and basketball 
games ticked away, the 
cheerleaders raised 
their voices to encour- 
age the tiring athletes. 
"Sometimes the crowd 
just isn't very into the 
game, so we cheerlead- 
ers have to work extra 
hard to keep the players 
going," Lynn Pavlovich, 
senior, said. 

Even before cheering 
at the games, the cheer- 

H I MOM, HI DAD 

Waiting for the an- 
nouncement of the next 
player’s name, Kris Blees, 
senior, enjoys her final 
moment in the spotlight at 
Senior Night. At the last home 
game, the coaches recognized 
the players'contribution and 
dedication to the team. 


leaders got together to 
make posters and 
decorate locker rooms 
to psych the teams up 
for playing. "We try to 
make really inspiring 
posters to get all the 
guys ready to win," 
Carolyn Tweedle, 
junior, said. 

In response to the 
cheerleaders' demands 
to "shout it out," crowds 
relayed their support 
with personalized 
cheers, home-made tee- 
shirts and bleacher 
dancing. "The enthusi- 
asm of the crowd 
always gets you pump- 
ed up and ready to 
play," Craig Szasz, 
sophomore, said. "The 
crowd always makes 
the game much more 
exciting." 

While the crowds 
went wild in the 
stands, managers and 
trainers offered their 


support and tried to 
boost spirit from the 
sidelines in between 
wrapping sore ankles 
and filling empty water 
bottles. "I enjoy being a 
trainer because I feel 
good knowing that I'm 
helping the team in so 
many vital ways," 
Chester Coffin, sopho- 
more, said. 

Providing individual 
players with support, 
parent groups helped 
with words of encour- 
agement. Football and 
swimming mothers also 
brought food after the 
games and sponsored a 
banquet after the 
season. 

With the fight song 
resounding through the 
fieldhouse, the band 
added pep to the 
games. Appearing at 
most of the home 
games, the band played 
traditional songs over 


and over again in hope 
of raising the moral of 
both the players and the 
crowd. "We really do 
appreciate the band, 
when it shows up," bas- 
ketball co-captain Bill 
Karr, senior said. 

With so many ways 
to support the teams, 
fans found that watch- 
ing the games brought 
as much excitement as 
playing in them. "It 
gives you something to 
do and you can spend 
time with your friends," 
Jeff Bendis, sophomore, 
said. 

Until the end of the 
game, the fans cheered 
for their team no matter 
how things turned out. 

B ill is god 

Sporting her support 
for Bill Karr, Colleen Ward, 
sophomore, concentrates on 
the Sectional game against 
Griffith. With signs, routines 
and painted faces, the poms 
boosted the spirits of the 
football and basketball teams. 



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ith the jam box 
turned up as 
loud as possible, 
six rowdy vol- 
leyball players 
sat in the back 
of a school bus singing 
the lyrics to MC 
Hammer's "U Can't 
Touch This" on the way 
to the Highland match. 

As nerves tensed on 
the road to challenge 
arch rivals for the 
Conference title, team- 
mates sought creative 
ways to relax each other 
before those crucial 
matches. "Singing be- 
fore Sectionals helped 
relax us because it took 
our minds off of the 
game but still got us psy- 
ched up," volleyball 
player Kim Schmitz, so- 
phomore, said. 

Getting psyched up to 
go out and give it their 


all, athletes conjured up 
methods to raise that 
winning desire. "As we 
parade around the pool 
and yell 'We are Mun- 
ster' and 'We're gonna 
womp you side the 
head,' we get fired up 
and then it takes an out- 
standing team to beat 
us/' swimmer Geoff 
Erakovich, junior, said. 

Athletes kept their 
spirits high before 
playing, often by 
amusing each other with 
odd antics which 
became expected 
traditions. "Listening to 
Bethany Moritz sing 
songs from the ’Little 
Mermaid’ before each 
meet kept the team in a 
good mood as we pre- 
pared to run," Jean 
Kapala, freshman, said. 

Along with arousing 
spirits, parents and team 


members decorated 
locker rooms with red 
and white crepe paper, 
balloons and banners. 
"The decorated locker 
room was a big help, es- 
pecially in the Lake 
Central game because it 
made us really want to 
win," football player 
Anthony Clements, 
senior, said. 

As team mates stood 
by with moral support, 
the athletes felt a boost 
of confidence when they 
received gifts from their 
secret pals. "It was very 
encouraging to see our 
lockers decorated be- 
cause we know that 
someone was rooting 
for us," swimmer Amy 
Gust, sophomore, said. 

Even though spirit 
aims to unify a team, 
sometimes the athletes 
misinterpreted its in- 


tent. "We tried to initi- 
ate freshman, but they 
didn’t understand why 
we were doing it," co- 
captain Greg Piniak, 
senior, said, "They 
thought that we were 
just picking on them, 
but we were really 
trying to draw the team 
closer together." 

Heading home after 
the victory or loss, the 
athletes recall the pre- 
game preparation and 
attempts at boosting 
spirit, already psyching 
each other up for the 
next encounter. 


L ast rights 

With no choice but to 
walk the plank, Larry Page, 
senior, prepares to fall off the 
high dive blindfolded. The 
masked teammate, Boban 
Keckman, senior, holds him at 
gunpoint to make sure the job 
gets done. 



close, Mindy Miller, junior, 
gives Lynn Pavlovich, senior, 
flowers and a hug on Senior 
Night, the last regular season 
home game. Added support 
from teammates enabled the 
players to produce a winning 
season. 




#^02# Team spirit 


C HEERING BLOCK 

Poised at the edge of the 
pool, seniors Eri Kuwabara, 
Jacquie Bannister and Leah 
Grasty cheer the returning 


swimmer back to the block. 
Down to the last seconds, 
teammates added vital 
support to each other's 
performances. 




WIST AND SHOUT 

Enjoying his moment in 
the spotlight. Matt Mertz, 
sophomore, demonstrates his 
victory dance to the crowd at 
the Homecoming pep rally. 
His efforts, however, failed to 
produce a triumph as the 
Mustangs suffered a 45-13 
defeat by the East Chicago 
Cardinals. 


'C' INE TUNED 

To raise team and fan 
spirit by singing the National 
Anthem, Maya Colakovic, 
senior, adds a patriotic note to 
pregame festivities at the 
boys and girls basketball 
games. Multi-talented 
athletes performed on the 
court as well as the sidelines. 



Team spirit 163 






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With 1,088 different voices chattering at 
once, standing out and getting your 15 
minutes of fame poses a problem. You 
only have to voice your opinion if you 
want to get noticed. 

What If? 


“ In the Scarlet Letter trial I was defending Arthur Dimsdale as his 
lawyer. I made Dimsdale look good by concentrating on making 
Chillingsworth's crimes look worse. We won the case* 

Neil Sparber, junior 


Give Me Some Advice: 

From tips on how to ace the written 
and road driving tests to ways to 
impress a date's parents, 274 worldly 
sophomores offered their expert 
words of wisdom to anyone with a 
willing ear. 


With four years of experience under 
their belts, 274 seasoned seniors 
knew exactly how to successfully 
harrass underclassmen, get away 
with ditching scott free or handle 
any other situation that arose. 


Face Value: 

Whether watching Norm on"Cheers 
reruns or sprinting through the cold 
to Pizza Hut after every game, 284 
freshmen valued every opportunity 
to relax and enjoy themselves. 


Over the Edge: 

Stopping just short of tatoos, 251 
love-sick juniors went to every 
extreme from sending that someone 
special a daily rose or filling a car 
with colorful balloons to get that 
heartthrob's attention and affection. 


So if you've got a corny joke to crack or a 
not so funny story to tell or just something 
to say to the 1087 other personalities in the 
school, don't be afraid. Speak up and 



4 * ut of Order Portraying a lawyer, Neil 
Sparber, junior, participates in a Scarlet Letter mock trial in 
Ms. Kathy Dartt's English class. Students often turned to 
projects, pep rallies and meetings to voice personal opinions. 


People Divider ♦165^ 


PEOPLE 



Not in my w 



reams 


Here's the Story 


Bright flashing lights, the roar 
of an uncontrollable crowd, and 
the lure of ever-lasting fame and 
fortune all fuel the inspirational 
fire from which emerges dreams 
of celebrity status. Thoughts of 
sudden fame prompted eager 
glory hounds to conjure up bi- 
zarre scenarios for the exploita- 
tion of their new found status. 

"I'd hunt down Richard Gere 
and make him marry me." 

Geri Panazzo 

"I would find it in my heart to 
return to Munster High School so 
that all the freshmen girls could 
drool over me just like I was a 
member of the New Kids on the 
Block!" Paul Wang 

"If I were famous, the first thing 
I'd do is change my name." 

Greg Quagliara 

"I'd let all of my friends go out 
with me so that they could have a 
sense of my coolness." Ed Paz 

"I would purchase a deserted 
island, take control of the Chip- 
pendale business and have my 
own private parties." 

Dawn Glinski 

"What do you mean suddenly 
become famous? I already am fa- 
mous." Karl Boehm 

"I'd treat myself to many beau- 
tiful women." William Karr 

"I’d move to Jamaica and start a 
half Jamaican family." 

Amy Moser 

KING FOR A DAY] 

Immediately after his coronation, John 
Czapkowicz, senior, takes a minute to 
thank his fans in his prepared speech. 
Whether speaking or playing in front of a 
crowd, seniors had their chance for at least 
a few minutes of sudden fame. 




466^ Seniors Adoba-Clark 





Nathan Adoba: French Club 9-10; Boys State 11; 
Golf 9-12; Tennis 9-12; Paragon 12; Ensembles 11-12 

Tia Agnew 
Becky Amptmeyer 

Geoffrey Alan Apato: Football 9-10; Swimming 9; 
German Club 10-11; CEC 9-12 (Pres. 10,11,12); 
Ensembles 11-12 

Kristen Leigh Argus: Tennis 9-12 (Capt. 11,12); 
Tennis First Team All State 1 1; JV Basketball 9; 
French Club 9-11; SADD 11; NHS 1 1-12; Letter- 
woman 9-12 

Emily Jean Baciu: Volleyball 9-12; Basketball 9; 
CEC 10-12 (Vice Pres. 11,12); Paragon 11-12 (Design 
Ed. 12); Quill & Scroll 11-12; NHS 11-12 


Mike Bagull 

Mary Kathryn Balon: Softball 10; GTO 10-12 
Jason Richard Banach: DEC A 11; Speech and 
Debate 12; German Club 12; Chess 9-10; Bowling 9- 
11 (Pres.) 

Kimberly J. Banas 

Jaquie Bannister: Swimming 9-12 (Capt. 12); All 
Conference 12, State qualifier 12 

David Barber 


Brooke Barsic: DEC A 11-12 
Craig Bell 
Bob Benoit 

Benjamin Berzinis: Basketball 9-12 (Capt. 12); 
Track 9-10 

Steve Blazevich: Football 9-1 1 
Kristine Marie Blees: Volleyball 9-12 (Capt. 12); 
Tennis 10-11; Paragon 11-12 (Copy Ed. 12); Quill & 
Scroll 11-12 (Sec. 1 2); NHS 1 1 - 1 2 ' 


Amy Blue 

Karl R. Boehm: German Club 9-10; Diving 9; 

Speech and Debate 12; DECA 11 

Rebecca Lea Boilek: Speech and Debate 9; 

Ensembles 10-12; Student Govt. 12; Football trainer 

10-11; Head Football manager 12 

Lauren Lynn Bomberger 

Jason E. Born: Swimming 9-12; Spanish Club; 

Astronomy 10-1 1; Track 11; Baseball 9; Chess 9-10; 

Bowling 10 

Kelly Boyle 


Jill Breuker 

Heather Brickman: Drama 9-12 (Historian 12); 
Thespian 10-12; Speech and Debate 10-11; Project X 
11; Ensembles 11-12; NFL 10-11 

Jennifer Bukowski 

Bill Caddick: Football 9-10; Baseball 9-10; Band 9- 
12 

Jennifer V. Campo: French Club 9-11; Spanish 
Club 10-11; SADD 9; Student Govt. 9 
Frank Capic: Crier 11-12 (Asst. Sports Ed.); German 
Club 9-12; Astronomy 11 


Scott R. Carlson: Soccer 10-1 1 

Nathan Arthur Cashman: Drama 12; Spanish Club 

10-12; German Club 11-12; Chess 10-11 (Vice Pres. 

11); Bowling 10 

Brian W. Catt: Baseball 9-12 

Sean Cheek: Video Club 12; Bowling 9-1 1 

Helen Chronowski 

Bradley James Clark: Ensembles 10-12 


Sudden Fame 


Anthony Clements: Football 10-12; Astronomy 11; 

Ensembles 11-12; DECA 11 

John L. Cody: Swimming 9; Wrestling 12 

Adam Cohen: Football 9-12; Baseball 9; CEC 9-10; 

Student Govt. 11-12; Paragon 11; Ensembles 1 1-12; 

Musical 11-12; Drama 12 

Maya Colakovic: Basketball 9-12 (Capt. 12); Speech 
and Debate 10; ACC 11-12; Astronomy 11-12; 
Ensembles 10-12; French Club 10; Drama 12; 
Thespian 11-12 

Laurie Ann Conklin: Swimming 9-12; GTO 10-12 


Kevin Conley: Football 10-11; Golf 11; Baseball 10; 
Speech and Debate 10; CEC 12; Project X 12; 
Ensembles 12; Drama 11-12 
Kyle Corley: Swimming 9-11; Football 9 
John Coughlin 

Bill Cowgill: Football 9-12; Basketball 9-10; French 
Club 10; German Club 11; Ensembles 11-12; Musical 
11-12 

Brian Patrick Cronin: SADD9-12; Drama 11-12 


Timothy C. Croston: Bowling 9-11; Chess 9-11; 
Paragon 12; Band 9-12 

April Lynn Crowel. Bowling 9; Flag Corps 9-12 
(Co-captain, Lt. 10; Captain 11-12) GTO 10-12; 
Ensembles 12; Project X 12 

Bob Cuban 
Russ Cummins 

John Czapkowicz: Football 9-12; CEC 11; Student 
Govt. 12; Spanish Club 9-10; Track 9 


Lester Daros 
Andre Dasilva 

Dereck Alan DeBoer: Band 9-12; Speech 10-12 
Jeffrey Sean DeChantal: Baseball 9; Basketball 9, 
11-12; Football 9-12 (Capt. 12) 

Janet Lynn Depa: DECA 11-12 


Alexandra Desancic: Crier ll-12(Front Page Ed./ 
Managing Ed ); Quill and Scroll 11-12; French Club 
9-12; Drama 9-12; Speech and Debate 11; Bowling 
1 1 ; Project Bio 1 2; SADD 1 0 
Chris Diamond: SADD 9-10 (Treas. 10) 

Sharon Marie Dragomer 
Ann Dudek 
Nancy Durham 


Tina Duron: GTO 9; DECA 12 
Renee Dywan: Spanish Club 9; DECA 11-12; 
Project X 1 2; Astronomy 
Jeff Echterling: Band 9-12; 

Katherine E. Eldridge: Basketball 9-11; Softball 9; 
French Club; Ensembles 10 
Jennifer Ellen Engle: Speech and Debate 9-10; 
Tennis 9; Paragon 11-12 (Ed. -in-Chief 12); National 
Honor Society 11-12; Project X 12; National Merit 
Commended Student; Quill and Scroll 11-12 (Vice 
Pres. 12) 



+lgg# Seniors Clements-Engle 



Cold beads of perspiration 
form on your brow as you at- 
tempt to enter your home three 
hours past curfew. Carefully 
fitting the key in the lock, you 
embark upon the endless jour- 
ney to your room. Tip-toeing 
through the hall, you trip over 
the cat causing a light to flick on 
in your parents' bedroom. 
Slinking back to your room, you 
await the dreaded news to 
come: you’re grounded. 

"If my child got arrested 1 
wouldn't make a big deal out of 
it, but I also would want them 
to realize that this should not 
become a habit." Janet Oi 


"I would ask my kids if they 
knew what they did was wrong. 
If they replied in a sincere way, 
I would tell them not to do it 
again. If their voice contained 
any sarcasm, I would impose 
strict sanctions on them." 

Joe Janusonis 

"If my son of daughter didn't 
call and they were late, they 
probably would not be pun- 
ished, but I would try and make 
them understand the impor- 
tance of calling and not worry- 
ing me." Shelly Strong 

"I would just punish them 
period. My parents never pun- 


ish me and I keep doing the 
same things wrong." 

Chris St. Leger 

"My parents ground me but 
they never stick to it. I'd let my 
kids make up their own punish- 
ment. That would be fairer." 

Andrea Foltz 

"I always get in trouble for 
lying, but if my kids did it I'd let 
them explain the first time, then 
punish them if it happened 
again." Kerri Kemock 

"I would make sure my kids 
wound up getting Mrs. Yorke 
for every class she teaches dur- 


ing their high school career as a 
serious punishment." 

Adam Cohen 

"If my kids they came home 
really late, I wouldn't let them 
in. Locking them out would 
definitely teach them a lesson." 

Russ Kochis 

"The punishment to my kids 
wouldn't be too strict. I feel that 
strict parents have rebel kids or 
kids that won't talk to them ." 

Bill Cowgill 

"If my kids ever got a ticket 
I'd make them walk every- 
where." Michelle Wojcik 




PITCHING I N 

Getting the early morning chores done 
before school, Greg Piniak, senior, takes 
out the recycling bin for its Monday 
morning pick up. Seniors considered 
household duties punishments. 


GRE EN THOUGHTS 

After arguing with parents, Rich Had- 
didian, senior, tries to redeem himself 
by cutting the grass. Before heading out 
with friends, seniors had to fulfill 
household responsibilities to avoid fur- 
ther punishment. 


Punishment 0 Q # 



Sitting home on a Saturday after- 
noon, you search the house for 
something interesting to do. Check- 
ing to make sure everyone had left, 
you quickly dig through your little 
brother's toy box, searching for that 
brand new game. Although nearly 
finished with high school, seniors 
ventured back to their days of fun- 
filled youth on occasion. 

"My friends and I video camera 
everything when we're bored." 

Dave Weichman 

"When a new animated movie 
comes to the theater, I have to go and 
see it. Every Christmas my mom 

WINTER WONDERLAND 

Going for a sleigh ride, seniors Lisa Triana 
and Adam Cohen take advantage of the cold 
weather. Seniors allowed themselves to es- 
cape from maturity in order to have fun. 



eason 

Here’s the Story 


gets me the latest Disney cartoon on 
video cassette. This year I got Peter 
Pan." Marcee Rueth 

"You can always fart because it's 
part of human nature." 

Dave Titak 

"We go to the park and hang 
upside down from the jungle gym." 

Lynn Pavlovich 

"My friends and I have belching 
contests. It's pretty gross." 

Sarge Rizvi 

"My friends and I play Nintendo 
a lot when we're bored." 

Eric Musial 

” I like to be immature and I may 
tap someone's shoulder and pre- 
tend it was not me.” Ed Paz 


"When I want to act immature 
and childish, I get some friends 
together and go pool hopping." 

Geoff Apato 

"I always reach over the counter 
at Burger King and punch the little 
numbers on the computer. I'm like 
a little brat because I like to mess 
them all up." Natalie Krol 

"All my friends still have slum- 
ber parties and stay up all night and 
talk." Amy Moser 

"My friends and I hold hands 
and go skipping down the halls." 

Amy Skaggs 

"My friends and I all go to South- 
lake Mall and make a big scene and 
be obnoxious." 

Sherri Ortiz 





Y O Seniors Erikson-Jankus 



I 



Duane Erikson: Ensembles 11-12; Football 9-10; 
Drama 12; Paragon 12; Musical 12 
Deanna M. Ewers. Swimming 9-12 (Manager 10- 
12); NHS 11-12 

Michael J. Fant 

Alexander Floutsis: Football 9-12; DECA 11-12 
Andrea Beth Foltz: Volleyball 9; Speech and 
Debate 9-12 (Vice Pres. 12); French Club 9-12; 
Ensembles 10-12; NHS 11-12; Drama 10-12; 

Thespian 11-12; NFL 9-12; Musical 11-12 
Megan N. Ford: Crier 11-12 (Design Ed. 12); NHS 
11-12; Speech and Debate 9-12; Diving 9-10 
(Manager 10); Bowling 10-11; NFL 9-12; Drama 10- 
12; French Club 9; Thespian 11-12; Astronomy 11-12 


Bill Fortener: Student Govt. 9; DECA 11-12 

Jeff J. Franciski: Bowling 9-11; Science Club 11-12 

(Pres. 11-12); Astronomy 11-12 (Vice Pres. 11-12); 

Chess 11; NHS 11-12 

Lisa Franckevicius 

Mayron Frank 

Linus Gandhi. ACC 10-12; Science Club 11-12; 
NHS 12; SADD 10; Spanish Club 9-10; Astronomy 
12 

Brooke Gardberg 


Jamie Allison Gardner: Cheerleader 9; NHS 11-12; 
Ensembles 10-12; CEC 10; National Merit 
Commended Student 12 

Mary Therese Giannini: Volleyball 9; Track 10-12; 

NHS 11-12; Spanish Club 9-12; Project X 11-12 

Joseph A. Gibbs: Swimming 9-12 

Jennifer Sue Gill: Swimming 9-12; Track 9; Softball 

10; Flag Corps 10; GT0 9-12 

Gabrielle Girot 

Dawn Marie Glinski: DECA 11-12 (Historian 12); 
Crier 12; Spanish Club 9 


Damen Golden 

Alisabeth A. Gossler: Track 9; Drama 9-11; Crier 

11-12; Paragon 12 

Renee Grabowski 

Leah Grasty: Swimming 10-12 

Patrice Lynn Grayczyk: Swimming 10; GTO 10-11; 

Drama 11; DECA 12 

Christopher Green 


Anisha D. Grover: Spanish Club 10-11; Drama 10- 
1 1 ; GTO 1 0-1 1 ; Astronomy 11-12; Science Club 1 1 
(Treas. 11); Chess 11; Bowling 10-11; German Club 
12; NHS 11-12; Speech 10-11; Video Club 12 (Treas.) 

Alan Gustaitis 
Tom Hackney 

Richard A. Hadidian: French Club 10 
Adam D. Hall 

Ben Hankin: Tennis 9-10; Crier 11-12 (News Ed. 
12); Speech 10-12; Drama 12; Spanish Club 9-12 
(Pres. 12); NHS 11-12; Quill & Scroll 1 1-12; German 
Club 11-12; SADD 10-11; NFL 10-12 


Michelle Lynn Harbison: Band 9-12; Swimming 9; 
French Club 9-11; Project X; Speech 10; NHS 11-12; 
Ensembles 10 

Adam Herakovich: Golf 9-12; Tennis 9-12 

Eric Houser 
Karen Hughes 
Dawn Jabaay 

Sean Patrick Jankus: DECA 12; Bowling 9-10 


Never too old# 171 


Tuning up 


Flipping through the pages in the 
classifieds, you quickly circle an ad 
in bright red marker. After reading 
on, the disappointment sets in as 
you read the last line requiring 10 
years of experience. All hopes of ap- 
plying for the job disappeared. Al- 
though seniors experienced let 
downs in the working world, many 
still had plans of the ideal job. 

"I've always wanted to be a doc- 
tor because its interesting and re- 
warding. I like helping people." 

Lynn Pavlovich 

"I already have my ultimate job, I 
work as a lifegaurd at Briar Ridge. 
That’s what I want to do." 

Sean Kemp 


" If I could have any job, I would 
like to be a punter because they get a 



PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT 

With aspiration of performing a live concert, 
seniors Tony Clements and Carissa Reppen 
polish their musical skills. Seniors kept per- 
sonal goals and realistic dreams insight when 
deciding their careers. 


*7 2^ Seniors 

Tanusoni^Lukas 



lot of money for not doing any- "I would be Adam Cohen's wife." 

thing." Mike Bagull Lisa Triana 


"If I could have any job I would 
be a race car driver because then I 
could get paid for speeding instead 
of having to pay speeding tickets.'' 

Jay Kelchak 


"I'd want to be an owner of a 
daycare center. I'd be contributing 
to kids’ education and that would 
make me happier than any job 

COuld ' Ivanna Park 


"I would be a business manager 
because I am extremely interested in 
running a business." 

Mike Marchese 


"I'd be a senator because you get 
fame, respect and financial secu- 
rity." Mira Loh 


"I would be a dictator of a small 
Latin American country for the 
power.” Mike Koh 

"I would like to own a law firm 
because eventually I'd like to start a 
career in politics and that is the best 
base I could have.” 

Jason Banach 

"I would want to be the person 
who tests all of the new Nintendo 
tapes before they hit the market. It 
would be like getting paid for hav- 
ing fun.” Viju Patel 

"I'd be the Princess of Wales be- 
cause I'd have a great wardrobe, 
jewelery and several houses. I'd also 
be ruling a country." Jen Smith 







Joseph Janusonis: Tennis 9; Soccer 11-12; 
Elizabeth Jenkins: Spanish Club 12; Drama 12; 
Project X 

Greg Johnson 

Jeff Jorge: Wrestling 9-12; DECA 11-12; Cross- 
Country 11-12 

Gerald Kalbfell 

John Kalwasinski: Bowling 9-11 


William Karr: Football 9-12; Soccer 9-12; Basketball 

9- 12; Ensembles 10-12 

Boban Kecman: Swimming 9-12; Spanish Club 9; 
Track 9-10 

Jay Kelchak: Swimming 9-10; Tennis 9-12; Spanish 
Club 9-10; Bowling 11 

Kerri Lynn Kemock: German Club 9; Swimming 

10- 11; Crier 12 

Sean Christopher Kemp: Drama 9-12; Swimming 
9-10 

Young H. Kim: Tennis 11-12; Spanish Club 12; 
Bowling 9 


Natalie Kime: Spanish Club 9; ACC 11; DECA 11- 
12 (Vice Pres. 12) 

Michelle Kish 

Russell Erik Kochis: CEC 9-12; Soccer 9-12; 
Astronomy 12; German Club 9-12; Ensembles 11-12 
Michael Koh: Crier 11-12 (Copy Ed. 12); NHS 1 1 - 
12; French Club 9-12; Quill & Scroll 11-12 (Pres. 12); 
Tennis 9-1 1 ; German Club 1 1 ; Astronomy 11-12; 
Speech and Debate 11-12 

Timothy M. Konyu: CEC 9; Student Govt 10-11; 
Astronomy 1 1 

Steve Kopenec: Band 9-12; German Club 10-12; 
Cross Country 12; Track 12 


Tim Koziatek: Football 9-12 ( Captain 12); Baseball 

9- 12 (Captain 12); Basketball 9 

Karyn Frances Krol 
Natalie Krol 

Tara Janel Krull: Swimming 9-12 (Captain 12); 
Track 9-12; NHS 11-12; French Club 9-12; Band 9-12; 
Project X 12; D.A.R.E. 12; Letterwoman 10-12 
Karin Krupinski: Volleyball 9; Cheerleading 10; 
Student Govt 9 ; CEC 10-12 (Secretary 12); Tennis 

10- 12; Spanish Club 9-12 

Eri Kuwabara: Swimming 11-12 


Matt Lalich: Spanish Club 10-12: SADD 10; Video 
12; Chess Club 

Karen A. Lamott: French CLub 9-12; Drama 9-10; 
Project X 12; Astonomy 12; Hoosier Girls State 1 1 
Karen Marie Larsen: Crier 1 1 -1 2( On Back Ed. 12); 
Astronomy 11; French Club 9-12; Speech and 
Debate 12; NFL 12 
Rosanne Larson 

Tricia Ann Lasky: Volleyball 9-12; Paragon 11- 
12( Associate Ed. 12) French Club 9-10 

Frank LeDonne 


Joseph Legaspi: NHS 11-12; ACC 11-12; Tennis 11; 
Spanish Club 9-12; Track 9-12, German Club 12; 
Speech and Debate 9-1 1 

David R. Levin: Bowling 9-11; Chess 9-11 (Pres. 11); 
Drama 12; German Club 11-12; NHS 11-12; Science 
Club 10-12; Spanish 9-12; Astronomy 120-12 

Michael Levy 
Dennis Lindell 

Mira Loh: Speech 9-10,12; Tennis 9-12; Astronomy 

11-12; Spanish Club 12; German Club 12; Project X 
12; NHS 12; Crier 12; Drama 9-10,12 
Kris Thomas Lukas: Baseball 9-12; Bowling 9-11; 
Spanish Club 9-11; Football 12; Project X 12 


An 






outhful 


Here's the Story 


Trapped in an airplane for 
an eight hour flight on your 
way to sunny Hawaii, you find 
yourself sitting next to the 
most annoying person. Even 
though you desperately try to 
convince him to leave you 
alone, he doesn't get the hint. 
He asks you every question 
imaginable, and just when you 
think he has stopped, he starts 
right back up again. Your futile 
attempts to ignore him fail for 
hours. If only you could talk to 
someone else... 

"I would talk to Patrick 
Swayze because he is an excel- 
lent actor and I would listen to 
anything that he had to say." 

Shannon Rose 


"I would want to talk to the 
soldiers fighting in the Middle 
East because I respect their 
courage and admire them." 

Julie Rouse 

"If I could talk to anyone it 
would be Ziggy Marley because 
I enjoy his music and he is my 
favorite singer." 

Mimi Sellis 

"I think that I would talk to 
someone great like Shakes- 
peare. His contributions to the 
theater are amazing." 

Tia Agnew 

"If I could talk to anyone in 
the world, it would be Bob Vila 
from "This Old House". I have 


a picture in my room and he has 
been my childhood idol as long 
as I can remember." 

Kevin Conley 

"I would talk to someone 
who's dead, probably George 
Washington. I would like to see 
how he would react to modern 
things and problems." 

Jill Uyaki 

"I would talk to Abbie 
Hoffman because he is the guy 
who started Green Peace. I 
would like to see how he was 
motivated." Becky Boilek 

"If I could talk to anyone it 
would be Richard Dent, the best 
pure pass rusher in football 


today. " Mike Pavlisan 

"I would like to talk to Neil 
Peart, the drummer for Rush. I 
play the drums myself and I try 
to model myself after his work." 

Brian Sampias 


"I would talk to Saddam 

Hussein and ask him why he is 

doing all of this and if he doesn't 

give me a good answer I'll beat 

him up." , . 

Joel Moritz 


DID YO U HEAR 

While they get their hair done for Home- 
coming, seniors Tia Agnew and Julie 
Schoop engage in friendly conversation 
at Phaze I Salon. Students dreamed of 
conversing with heroes and celebrities, 
but in reality they had to settle with 
talking to friends. 


Sharmili D. Majmudar: Drama 10-12 (Vice Pres. 12; 
Sec.-treas, 11); NHS 11-12; D.A.R.E. 12; Swimming 
9-10; National Merit Semifinalist 11; Speech and 
Debate 9-12; NFL 9-12; Frengh Club 10,12; Spanish 
Club 9-1 2; Ensembles 1 1 ; Thespian 11-12 
Rosemary A. Makowski: Flag Corps 11-12 
(Lieutenant 12) 

Julius B. Mapalad: Student Govt. 11-12; Tennis 10- 
12; Spanish Club 9-12; Drama 10-12; NHS 1 1-12 
(Sec. 11-12); Track 9,12; Scuba 11-12 (Pres. 12); 
German Club 12; Video Club 12; ACC 10-12; 
Bowling 10-11; Speech and Debate 11 
Michael Marchese 
Daniel Marlowe 


Julie Anne McGill: Pub photographer 11-12 
James McHie: Football 9; Debate 9-10; Track 11-12; 
Swimming 9-12 (Capt. 12); NHS 11-12; Drama 10; 
Crier 11-12 

Thad A. Mead: Football 9-12; Baseball 9-12; NHS 
11-12; Jazz Band 10-12 

Brett Meingasner 

Patricia Kathleen Mellon: Ensembles 10-12; French 
Club 9-10; Project X 12 


E. Dennis Mesterharm: Band 9-12; Jazz Band 11- 
12; Track 10-12; Cross Country 12; NHS 11-12; 
German Club 9-12 (Treas. 10); Student Govt. 11-12; 
Bowling 9 

Susan Kami Michalak 

Thomas Jefferson Miga: Ensembles 11-12; Track 9- 
10 

Laurie Ann Milan: Basketball 9; Spanish Club 9- 
11;SADD 10-11; Astronomy 12; Paragon 11-12 
(Photo. Ed. ,12); Project X 12 
Marina Miletic: Basketball 9; Track 10-12 



*7 Seniors Majmudar-Ortiz 





Sabrina Ann Military: SADD 9-12; Drama 9-12; 
DEC A 11-12; GTO 11-12; Project X 11-12; French 
Club 

Edward Miller 
David Miranda 

Jennifer Lynn Moore: Speech and Debate 9-10; 
Drama 9-11; SADD 9-10; Project X 12 

Joel Moritz 


Kyla Morrissey 
Amy Moser 

Amy Beth Moses: Tennis 9, 11-12; French Club 9- 
12; Drama 9-11; DECA 11-12; Spanish Club 12; 
Bowling 10 

Eric Musial 

Bryan D. Newton: Football 9; Swimming 9-12; 
Track 11; National Merit Commended Student 


David J. Niksch: Bowling 9-10 
Eric Nolan 

Catherine M. O'Connor: Speech and Debate 9-12; 
Drama 9-12 (Historian 11); NFL 9-12: Musical 10-12; 
Spanish Club 9-10; ACC 10-11; NHS 12; Ensembles 
10-12; Astronomy 11; Thespian 10-12 

Janet Leslie Oi 
Sherry Ortiz 


Talk to Anyone ♦ 175 * 






Michele L. Osinski: Flag Corp 9-1 1 (Capt. 1 1 ); 
French Club 9; SADD 9 

Larry Michael Page: Swimming 9-12; Football 9 

Jennifer Paliga 
Lynn Panchisin 

Geri Ann Panozzo: Cheerleading 9; Basketball 9; 
Track 9; Speech and Debate; German Club 10-11; 
Softball 10-12 


Ivanna Park: French Club 9-12; Quill & Scroll 11- 
12; Crier 11-12; Bowling 10-11; Astronomy 11 

Won Park 
Viju Patel 

Nicholas Paulson: CEC 9 (Pres.); Student Govt. 10- 
12; Ensembles 11-12; NHS 11-12 (Treas. 12); 
Astronomy 11; Scuba 12; Speech 9-10; NFL 10; 
Musical 11-12 

Michael Pavlison 


Lynn Marie Pavlovich: NHS 11-12; Student Govt. 
9-12 (Treas. 12); Volleyball 9-12 (Capt. 12); 
Cheerleading 9-12; Track 9; Softball 10-12 
Edward T. Paz: Student Govt. 11-12; Ensembles 11- 
12; Track 9-10 
Jennifer Peters 

Gregory Andrew Piniak: Cross Country 11-12 
(Capt. 12); National Merit Commended Scholar; 
NHS 11-12; Crier 11-12 (Editor-in-Chief 12); Quill & 
Scroll 11-12; Golf 9; Football 9; Track 10-12 (Capt. 
12); Hoosier Boys State 11 
Elliot Pinkie: Swimming 9-12 




After a grueling practice, 
you realize that you forgot your 
government book in your 
North Hall locker, so you make 
a stop at your locker before 
going home. Much to your dis- 
may, you find that the janitors 
already locked the doors with 
chains and pad locks. Your 
hopes of escaping this dreadful 
situation vanish as you find all 
of the other doors locked as 
well. Taking advantage of a 
night locked in school, you 
decide what to do first. 

"If I were trapped in school 
overnight I would desensitize 
all the books in the library." 

Natalie Krol 


"I would turn music on the 
PA system and dance around 
the school all night." 

Michele Osinski 

"I would pile up all of the 
cushions in the Commons and 
just go to sleep." 

Hary Wilke 

"I would rearrange all of the 
desks so that they wouldn't be 
in straight rows, maybe I'd put 
them in diamond patterns." 

Betsy Reck 

"I'd play basketball all night." 

Ben Berzinis 

'"I'd go through all of the 


principals' files and take my 
name out of the drug testing 
bin." Cindy Strain 

"I would pull the fire alarm 
because I've always wanted to 
do that." Beth Sohrbeck 

"I would make a lab video of 
myself in the white coat so I 
could be just like Mr. Graves." 

Nick Paulson 

"I would turn on the jukebox 
and dance around the cafete- 
ria." Jamie Gardner 

"I would make a few phone 
calls and then try to get the heck 
out." Lynn Pavlovich 


"I would go to the weight 
room and jump around on all of 
the big fluffy pads." 

Mary Tina Vrehas 

"...Oh of course I'd study, ■ 
just wouldn't feel right knowing 
that my Soc. book was nearby. 

Amy Blue 

"I would nail Mr. Holmberg s 
piano to the ceiling." 

Kevin Conley 


HERE COMES THE SUN 

As the first rays of sun shine through 
the windows, John Cody, senior, takes 
advantage of his solitude while he 1 
views his Economics for first hoi 
Fantasizing about exploring school 
overnight, john would use his remain- 
ing time alone to improve his study 
habits. 


7 6* Seniors Osinski-Rueth 



I 



Clay Porter: Basketball 9-11; Football 9 

Greg Quagliara 
Lynda E. Ramos 

Elizabeth Ann Reck: Volleyball 9; French Club 9; 
Project X 1 2 

Edward Richard Reffkin: Football 9-10; Soccer 10- 
12; Astronomy 11; NHS 11-12; Quill & Scroll 11-12; 
Ensembles 11-12; Paragon 11-12 (Sports Ed. 12) 


William Michael Regnier: Basketball 9; Golf 9-12 
Carissa Dawn Reppen: Band 9-12; Homecoming 
Court 12 

Brian P. Revercomb: Football 9-12; Baseball 9; Golf 

10; Wrestling 9; Basketball 9 

Sharjeel Rizvi: Basketball 9-10 

Richard A. Rokita: CEC 9-12; Hoosier Boys State 

Rep. 11; Baseball 9-12 (Capt. 12); Basketball 9-12; 

Tennis 9-12 (Capt. 12); Ensembles 11-12; Paragon 12 


Shannon Marie Rose: Swimming 9-11; Drama 9-12; 
GT09-12; Ensembles 10-12; Musical 11-12; 

Thespian 12; Project X 12 

Jeff Ross 

Gina Marie Rossi: French Club 9-12 (Sec. 12); 
Ensembles 11-12; Drama 10-12; Project X 12 
Julie A. Rouse: NHS 11-12; Basketball 9; Softball 
10-11; Volleyball 9-12 

Marcee Rueth 



Locked in school ♦177 4 


Julianne Rzonca 

Brian F. Sampias: Swimming 9; Track 9-12; Spanish 
Club 9-12; Astronomy 11-12 
Maria Sawaya: Tennis 10-12; Ensembles 10-11; 
French Club 10-12; NHS 11-12; German Club 11; 
Project X 12; ACC 12; Drama 11; Astronomy 10-12; 
Swimming 10; Science Club 12 
Gloria Scheuermann: SADD 12; Astronomy 12 
Elise C. Schmidt: Cross Country 9; Track 9; GTO 
10-12; SADD 12 


Kirk Schmitz: Basketball 9-10 
Julie Ann Schoop: Spanish Club 11-12 (Sec. 12); 
Ensembles 10-12; Volleyball 9-10; Drama 12; 
Student Govt. 10 

Marianne Sellis 

Hemali Shah: Transfer from James B. Conant High 
School, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 

Michael Siska 


Amy Laurice Skaggs: Student Govt. 9-11 ; 

Cheerleading 9,12 ; Spanish Club 9-10; Basketball 9; 

Softball 10; Homecoming Court 11; Football 

Trainer 11-12; SADD 9-10; DECA 11 

Jennifer L. Smith: French Club 9-11; Swimming 9; 

Bowling 11; Project X 12 

Shara Smith 

Lisa Michelle Smutzer: Spanish Club 10,12; 
German Club 12; SADD 12; Video Club 12; 
Astronomy 11; Bowling 10-11 
Elizabeth Ann Sohrbeck: NHS 11-12; Student 
Govt. 9-10; Ensembles 10-12 


Jered Solan 
Bum Son 

Paul Sori: Speech and Debate 10-12 
Christopher Warham St. Leger: CEC 9-12; 
Basketball 9-12; Football 9-12; NHS 11-12; 

Ensembles 11-12; Musical 11-12; Hoosier Boys State 
11 

Cynthia Patrice Strain: French Club 9-10; GTO 9-12 
(Manager 11-12); Poms 11-12 (Capt. 12); NHS 12; 
National Merit Semi-Finalist 


Nancy L. Strick: Student Govt. 9-10; CEC 11-12 
(Sec. 1 1 ); Speech and Debate 9-10; Bowling 1 1 ; 
French Club 11-12; Project X 12 
Shelley Marie Strong: French Club 9,11; Drama 9; 
Flag Corps 10-11 

Jennifer Strudas: Softball 10-12; Track 9 

Kristol Jeneen Sullivan 
Lois Swan 


Tammy Lynnette Szany: Softball 9; Flag Corps 12 
Adrian Tabion: Track 9-12; Football 9; Cross- 
Country 11-12; Student Govt. 9-12 (Student Body 
Pres. 12); NHS 11-12; French Club 9-12; Speech 9-10; 
Ensembles 11-12; National Merit Commended 
Student; IU Honors 11; Musical 11-12; Drama 12 
Djerrick Tan: Tennis 9-11; CEC 11-12; Spanish 
Club 9-12 (Vice Pres. 12); NHS 11-12 (Pres. 12); 
Project X 12; ACC 11-12; Crier 11-12 (Front Page Ed. 
1 2); Speech and Debate 1 1 
Karen Ann Thomas: Poms 9-12 (Capt. 12); 
Orchestra 11-12; Cheerleading 9; French Club 9-12; 
NHS 11-12; Track 9; Swimming 9; Indiana All-State 
Honors Orchestra 9-12; Astronomy 11-12 
Lisa Ann Triana: Cheerleading 9-1 1 (Capt. 9); 
Spanish Club 12; Homecoming Queen 12; 
Ensembles 1 2 



*7 ft# Seniors Rzonca-Triana 





azy 


Waiting in line at lunch, 
jump-starting your car in the 
school parking lot or being 
forced to sit through detention 
after school presented just a 
few of the irritating ingredients 
in an overly annoying school 
day. Insignificant occurrences 
mutated into bothersome hap- 
penings as the monotony of 
continuous days began to get 
under student's skin. 

"My biggest pet peeve is 
when my parents trea t me like a 
little girl. It is as though they 
don't want me to grow' up. It's 
too late." Kim Banas 


"People who act fake to 
blend in with the crowd irritate 
me because if they could be 
themselves you could appreci- 
ate them more as a person." 

Maria Sawaya 

"People who stop on the 
ramp to the highway, because 
stopping just makes it harder to 
get on. They just seem to sit 
there looking around for an 

hour " Hary Wilke 

"My biggest pet peeve is 
w’hen brothers are overly pro- 
tective of their sisters." 

Michelle Kish 


"I hate when you're trying to 
take a test and everyone else is 
talking; or when everyone else 
gets finished and starts walking 
around. You feel like you're the 
only one left and you are pres- 
sured." Brian Cronin 

"I think my biggest pet peeve 
is when people can not do any- 
thing for themselves. They feel 
that people should always help 
them no matter what." 

Betsy Reck 

"It drives me crazy when 
freshmen are walking in front of 
you, and they just stop right in 



the middle of the hallway. " 
Cindy Strain 

"My worst pet peeve is 
people who are brown nosers. 
If you want something, why 
don't you just come out and ask 
for it." Ben Berzinis 

"I hate it when graduates 
have nothing better to do than 
come back and hang around 
Munster." Mike Pavlisan 

"I really hate public displays 
of affection. There's a time and 
a place for everything and 
school isn't it." Jay Kelchak 

NOT MY TYPE 

Finishing up his latest composition 

Mickey Levy, senior, fumbles with 
his printer. Computer foul ups and 
accidental deletions annoyed seniors. 


Pet peeves ♦ 179 * 






Susan Victoria Trovinger: Drama 9-10; Spanish 9- 
10; Bowling 1 1; SwimManager 10-11; Paragon 11-12 
(Managing Ed. 12); Quill & Scroll 11-12 (Member- 
ship Chair 12) 

Val Tsoutsouris: Speech 10-12; ACC 9-12 (Sec. 10- 
11); Bowling 9-11; Spanish Club 9-11; Crier 11-12 
(Sports Ed. 12); NHS 12; Quill & Scroll 12 
Julie D. Tulowit/ki: Volleyball 9 
Cari Ugent 

Urzula Elaine Urzua: ACC 10-12 (Sec. 12); Astron- 
omy 9-12; NHS 1 1-12; Orchestra 9-10; Science Club 
11-12 (Vice Pres. 11-12); Spanish Club 10-12; Video 
12 (Sec.); National Merit Commended Student; 
National Merit Hispanic Semi-Finalist 
Jill Lorraine Uylaki: ACC 10-12 (Pres. 11,12); 
Speech and Debate 9-12; (Sec. 11); NHS 11-12; CEC 
12; Spanish Club 9-12; Astronomy 11-12; Bowling 
10-11 

Sara E. Vance: Basketball 9 (Mngr.); SADD 9; 
Spanish Club 9; Softball 9-10; German Club 10; Pub 
photographer 11-12 (Head Photog. 12) 

Barry Otten Vanderhoek: Football 9; Swimming 9- 
10; German Club 9-10 

Fred Vanklaveren: Debate 9-10; Swimming 10; 

Baseball 11-12; Football 9; DEC A 1 1 

Michelle D. Viviano: DEC A 12; Ensembles 12; 

Swimming 11; French Club 9 

Matthew E. Vogt: DECA 11-12; Football 9-1 1 

David Voros: Band 9-12 


Constantine Dino Vrehas: DECA 11-12; Football 
(Manager 9-10) 

Mary Tina Vrehas: Volleyball 9-12; Tennis 9-12; 
Speech and Debate 9-12; NFL 9-12; Drama 9-10; 
Student Govt. 11; CEC 12; ACC 10-12; Ensembles 10- 
12; Spanish Club 9-11 

Robyn D. Wachowiak: Ensembles 11-12; French 
Club 12; Drama 12 

Kimberly Walter 

Paul Christopher Wang: CEC 9-1 1 (Vice Pres. 9); 
French Club 10-12 (Pres. 12); German Club 11-12; 
Astronomy 12; Tennis 12; Golf 10-12; Ensembles 12; 
Musical 11-12; NHS 12; Student Govt. 12 (Vice Pres. 
12); Outstanding Student Leader Award 12 
Douglas Webber 

David A. Weichman 

James C. Whited. Astronomy 11-12; ACC 1 1-12 

Dannette Whiting 

Lynn Ann Wild: Spanish Club 11-12; Astronomy 
11-12; ACC 12 

Hary O. Wilke: Diving 9; ACC 10-12; German Club 
11-12; Astronomy 11-12; Drama 10 
Denise Marian Winn: Speech 9-12; French Club 10- 
12; Basketball 9 (Mngr.); Project X 12; SADD 12; 
Drama 9-12; Paragon 12 (Clubs Ed. 12) 


Michelle Marie Wojcik: Cheerleading 9-11 (Capt. 
10-11); Ensembles 10-12; Spanish Club 9 
Peter J. Wujek: Trainer 11-12; Band 9-12; Bowling 
9; SADD 11; Track 11-12 

Deanna Yarchan 

Debra Yarovsky: Bowling 9-10; French Club 10; 
Football Trainer 10-12; Wrestling Trainer 10-11; 
Volleyball Trainer 12; Basketball Trainer 12; Paragon 
11; DECA 11; Project X 12 
Caroline Zabaneh 

Rosanne Zurad: Paragon 11; Bowling 11; NHS 11- 
12; Speech and Debate 9; Spanish Club 9-11; Project 
X 12; Quill & Scroll 11-12 


Jason Zweig: Football 11-12; Student Govt. 9-12; 
CEC 1 1 ; Tennis 9; Ensembles 11-12; Homecoming 
Court 10 



Seniors Trovinger-Zweig 




Have the ri 



Here's the story 


With over three years of high 
school experience under their belt, 
seniors chose to make the most of 
their final year by milking privi- 
leges for all that they're worth. 
Whether harassing underclassmen, 
cutting to the front of the lunch line 
or simply enjoying the respect 
which proceeded the reaching of 
that fourth year of high school, sen- 
iors made the most of their privi- 
leges and sometimes more. 

"I get to go to college next year 
and get on with my life." 

Marina Militec 

"What I like best about being a 


senior is that we get more freedom 
than any other grade in the school." 

Kristen Argus 

"What I like best about being a 
senior is that I know I won't be 
coming back to Munster High 
School next year." 

Won Park 

"I can do whatever I want since 
I'm a senior and I'm able to stay out 
as late as I want." 

Ben Berzinis 

"Teachers are more under- 
standing, give us more freedom, 
and they're also more lax with the 
rules." 


Julius Mapalad 

"We know the good excuses to 
get out of class." 

Becky Antmeyer 

"Only going to school for a half 
day if you're in DECA." 

Brook Barsic 

"Being a senior, you get to find 
out where all the parties are." 

Steve Blazevich 

"We can make fun of under- 
classmen all the time and it doesn't 
matter. ” 

Geri Pannozo 



ABOUT FACE 

While physical education teacher. Coach Jon 
Jepson, presents senior swimmers during 
the sectional pep rally, James McHie turns to 
face the Senior Class. One of the privileges 
associated with senior year included receiv- 
ing recognition for athletic achievements. 

TOP OF THELINE 

Admiring the features of a new Pontiac 
Grand Am, seniors Steve Blazevich and Tim 
Konyu, inspect the car’s interior. As well as 
providing seniors with an oppurtunity for 
greater social freedom, a new car presented 
the responsibility of monthly payments. 



Privileges 





Brian Ad ley 
Monica Alcala 
Tamara Alie 
Aaron Altschul 
Katherine Anderson 
Deborah Ba inbridge 
Ryan Baker 
Sanjeeve Balajee 
Jim Ballon 
Jim Balon 


Greg Beach 
Kathleen Behling 
Jim Bennett 
Alan Bernat 
Tim Bertognoli 
Jill Berzinis 
Blythe Biggerstaff 
John Bonnar 
Matt Bournazos 
Chris Brady 


Jennifer Briski 
Debbie Brom 
Dee Bukorovic 
Christopher Byczko 
Sarah Bvrom 
Vincent Carlos 
Heather Carter 
Kevin Casper 
Aileen Castor 
Lisa Chastain 


Sean Cheek 
John Chevigny 
Kim Chrustowski 
Catherine Chung 
Tami Ciesielski 
Lisa Cohen 
Mara Cohen 
Steve Colbert 
Aleice Cook 
Brandy Costino 


Thomas Coyle 
Curt Culver 
David Czysczon 
Jolene Daily 
Brian Davis 
Jennifer DeVries 
David Dodd 
Jeff Doherty 
Adam Dolatowski 
Nancy Dominik 


Pete Doukas 
Robert Drzwiecki 
Jeffery Dulany 
John Dulany 
Lisa Du ray 
Brian Edgecomb 
Valerie Edgecomb 
Brian Ellis 
Geoffrey Erakovich 
Margaret Ewing 


Randy Fehring 
David Fekete 
Sue Fergison 
Kevin Ferguson 
Tammy Finlon 
Jon Florczak 
Marsha Frank 
Sean Gailmard 
David Ganser 
Kristina Garza 
Jennifer Gaspar 

Shane Gerson 
Andrew Girnus 
Greg Glennon 
Sandy Goldyn 
Jaime Gont 
Robert Goodrich 
Adam Gordon 
Kathryn Grabski 
Amy Green 
Sandhya Gupta 


Pedro Guitierrez 
Christopher Hanas 
Ivan Hansen 
Lauren Harrington 
Amy Hatfield 
Jennifer Heintz 
Patrick Helton 
Christine Hernandez 
Paul Hernandez 
Chad Hessian 



Adley-Hessian 





Attention ^ 


Keeping e 


y Peeled 

W Going to Extremes 


Bolts of laughter echo off the 
walls in the dimly lit basement 
as you find yourself at the cen- 
ter of social activity. Dancing 
obnoxiously to the blaring beat 
of the local garage band, you 
enjoy your moment in the lime- 
light. From whining obnox- 
iously to simply ignoring some- 
one, students went to the oppo- 
site extremes in an attempt to 
grasp the attention of anyone in 
the near vicinity. 

"Sometimes I'll just ignore 
the person who I'm trying to at- 
tract attention from. Then 
again, it doesn't really work that 
often." Tara Kelleher 


Clo wning Around 

Obtaining extra-credit from Mr. 
Stephen Wroblewski, math teacher, 
juniors Michelle Zafron and Heather 
Ross put on Halloween masks in front 
of the entire class. Whether performed 
of their own free will or forced upon 
them in exchange for points, attention 
getting provided an opportunity for 
juniors to act abnormally obnoxious. 


"I figure if I want to really get 
a girl's attention, I can just knock 
her around and hope she gets 
the message." 

Brain Mendoza 

"I like to drive around in my 
dad’s pick-up truck as a way to 
show off. No one gets in your 
way when you drive that thing." 

Tim Bertagnolli 

"I'd do just about anything 
for attention." 

Tamie Ciesielski 

"To get attention in class I 
would give a sarcastic answer to 
the question asked by a 
teacher." Mike Jewett 

"I’ve arranged for a florist to 
send a single rose to a girl every 
day for two weeks so she would 
know I was interested." 

Ted Wilford 

"I'll whine and pout and make 


big scene until everyone notices 
me." Sara Hundley 


"When I want to get people's 
attention, I will just say some- 
thing loud and obnoxious and 
they usually look in my direc- 
tion." Joe Ballon 


"When I was little I used to 
hide from my parents by going 
to the park and not telling them, 
so they would get all worried." 

Sonali Majmudjar 


"I yell as loud as I can." 

Ehrlich Tan 


"I wanted to get attention so 
I was going to shave all my hair 
off." Dave Yu 


"Usually I don't do anything 
to get noticed, I have a friend do 
it for me." Sandhya Gupta 


"I act crazy.” Candy Lucas 





Claire Hieber 
Greg Hobby 
Lisa Hoekema 
Michael Hofmann 
Brian Hoogeveen 
Lisa Horner 
Trever Huard 
Heather Hughes 


Michael Hugus 
Sara Hundley 
Tamara Hunt 
Anne Hurley 
Rod Hutsenpiller 
Mike Jabaay 
Matthew Jacob 
Pankaj Jain 


Tricia Jerich 
Michael Jewett 
Johnson Lela 
Michael Kane 
Thomas Kapala 
Wendy Kaplan 
Helen Karalis 
Kelly Keilman 


Tara Kelleher 
Dana Kender 
Cathryn Keslin 
Thomas Kicho 
Joe King 
Thomas Kirsch 
Andrew Kizenia 
Jason Klee 


Deanna Klepser 
Julie Kmiec 
Jennifer Kocal 
Gregory Kolodziej 
Ralph Konkoly 
Julie Korey 
John Kotso 
John Kouris 


Keith Kozubal 
Mark Krist 
Shaun Ladwig 
Aaron Lander 
Scott Larson 
Adam Lasics 
Michelle Layer 
JD Lazar 


Sharon LeVan 
Heather Lewandowski 
Laura Lichtle 
Procopio LaDuca 
Mark Lopez 
Jennifer Lovasko 
Jeremy Lund in 
Christopher Maka 


Michele Mancari 
Carrie Mandon 
Regina Marco 
Laura Marshall 
Kerrie Mattson 
Mrak Mtauska 
Jason McCaslin 
William McCullough 


Brian Mendoza 
Dallas Metz 
Jeanne Michalak 
Nicholas Mihalic 
Jason Miller 
Melinda Miller 
Molly Miller 
Helen Mitrakis 



Juniors Hieber-Mitrakis 





Push come 


s®, 

hove 

k 1 Going to Extremes 




Icy snow splashes down on 
the hard cement. Everything 
freezes once it hits the ground. 
An unsuspecting junior, 
thrilled to hear the last bell, 
darts out the door. To his supr- 
ise, he suddenly slipped on to 
the cold, damp ground. Red 
with embarassment, he tries to 
make his fall inconspicuous for 
the on looking people. Juniors 
went through many bloopers 
and bleepers, but managed to 
' survive those embarassing mo- 
ments. 

"I bent down in the Com- 
mons once to to grab my books 
and my pants split right down 
the middle of my butt. Needless 
to say, I went straight home." 

Jeff Taylor 

"My most embarassing mo- 
ment was when I scored the 
only goal on my team during a 


soccer game, and the other team 
won 1-0." 

Chris Bysco 

"My most embarassing 
moment was when I left my 
lights on in Comisky Park and I 
had to ask 100 people to start my 
car." Brian Mendoza 

"When Adan Gordon and I 
were screwing around in the 
parking lot, I accidently got into 
a car accident." 

Tim Bertognoli 

"The most embarassing mo- 
ment was when I caught Mr. 
Fortner in the Over 18 section at 
West Coast Video." 

Andy Kizenia 

"My most embarassing mo- 
ment was when I was running 
to catch a fly ball and I ran into 
the fence." John Kouris 


"The most embarassing 
moment was when I bent down 
in my stance and my jock strap 
snapped." 

Keith Kozubul 

"I was in New Orleans and I 
saw this girl who I thuoght was 
my girlfriend so I went up and 
goosed her. It wsan't my girl- 
friend." Steve Colbert 

"When I was in fifth grade, 
my pants fell down in the 
middle of a football game." 

Brian Morgan 

" I was backing out of my 
driveway and I ran over a 
snowblower, I dragged it for 
two blocks before I realized it 
was there." 

Michelle Layer 

"In sixth grade my bra came 
undone. When I went ot fix it, I 


found out that it was broken." 

Dana Kender 

"When I was a freshman I 
walked in to what I thought was 
a bathroom at a senior party, 
but I walked in on a couple 
engaged in promiscuous activi- 
ties." 

Heather Newton 

"My most embarassing mo- 
ment was when I was on the 
altar at church and my zipper 
was down." 

Geoff Erakovich 

"When I set my garage on 
fire." Randy Fehring 


Stop and Go 


As cars and people whizzed by, juniors 
Carolyn Tweedle and Amy Sobolewski 
conceal their embarassment as they 
push the stalled car. Juniors stumbled 
upon embarassing moments, whether 
during or after school. 



Kelly Moake 
Brain Morgan 
Luann Morgan 
Sonali Mazumdar 
Heather Newton 
Michelle Obenchain 
Carolyn OSullivan 
Eileen OSullivan 


Adam Pacyga 
Charles Paik 
Barron Palmer 
Marietta Parianos 
Apurva Patel 
Cnristopher Pavelka 
Julie Pearson 
Ernie Peiser 


David Pena 
Christine Pcrrine 
Mark Pietraszak 
Amy Piniak 
Scott Poradzisz 
Heather Potter 
Kimberly Potter 
Nicholas Quagliara 


Robert Raduenzel 
Nicole Ranich 
Regan Rokita 
Alison Rose 
Heather Ross 
Tracy Rucinski 
Robert Rudy 
Brad Ruggeri 


Juliann Safko 
Melissa Sanders 
Nicholas Schneider 
Suzanne Schneider 
Mara Scott 
Rvai Sekhar 
Sarah Selig 
Gino Sergakis 


Adam Shapiro 
Brian Simpson 
Steven Sims 
Kristen Siukola 
Scott Skoney 
Sharon Slater 
Lachelle Smith 
Sandra Smith 


Michael Smosna 
Amy Sobolewski 
Rebecca Spangler 
Neil Sparber 
Dawna Sparks 
Christie Sparling 
Melody Sun 
Beth Suter 


Ehrlich Tan 
Elizabeth Tan 
Kevin Thomas 
Pam Tomaszewski 
Adam Torreano 
Valerie Tosiou 
Richard Trzeciak 
Joanne Tsakopolous 


Kristen Tuzikowski 
Carolyn Tweedle 
Alfred Veloria 
Michelle Vickers 
Rebecca Walsh 
Michelle Wantroba 
Daniel Watanapongse 
Sara Weinberg 



^186 # J unior s Moake-Ziol 





Tripping acccidently, a class- 
mate dumps an entire bottle of 
dark blue ink on her white 
blouse. With an apalling 
scream, she ran off to the bath- 
room, only to find the incred- 
ible stain to have disappeared. 
Juniors played practical jokes 
on friends, family and teachers 
to amuse themselves in and 
outside of school. 

"I told one of my friends that 
my boyfriend and I had eloped. 
She freaked out." 

Heather Newton 

"When I told my friend that I 
ran over my cat." 

Kerrie Mattson 

"We put an anonymous note 
in this guy's locker saying that 
this girl really liked him. The 
guy believed it but there was no 
girl." Jen DeVries 

"When we had a sub in Ger- 
man I pretended I was a Ger- 
man exchange student. I was 

Kick Me 

Amusing himself, SeanGailmard, jun- 
ior, plays a practical joke on Dana 
Render, junior. Whether knocking 
someone's book out of the arm or plac- 
ing pictures around the school, juniors 
tricked one another for laughs. 


going to do it again for another 
sub but I thought that it would 
be too hard to keep it up for four 
days." 

Ted Wilford 

"I put flyers around school 
that had my friend's picture on 
it requesting a prom date." 

Dina Weisner 

"When I put a pair of red sexy 
underware in a football player's 
locker." Mara Scott 

"During the shotgun killer 
scare, I was coming home from a 
friend's house at night and this 
white car started following me. 
I was turning down all the side 
streets going 80 mph and I 
passed my house so he wouldn't 
know where I lived. When I 
stopped at a red light I found 
out it was Julie Pearson and 
Kristy Tuzikowski laughing 
like crazy." 

Melody Sun 

"I put flyers up advertising 
my best friend's birthday." 

Amy Hatfield 

"Someone tied my shoes to- 
gether and I tripped and fell." 

Sonali Mazumdar 



Laura Wesner 
Angela Wevand 
Michael White 
Dina Wiesner 
Ted Wilford 
Ryan Wong 
Tina Yarovsky 
Thomas Yates 


David You 
Michelle Zafran 
Thomas Zager 
Kristopher Zambo 
Julie Zimmerman 
Kathy Ziol 


Biggest Practical Joke ♦ 187 * 


Monica Adley 
Elle Adoba 
Mazen Alie 
Anthony Alonzo 
Adena Altschul 
Natalie Anzur 
Trudy Arcella 
Tonya Arnold 
Jodi Ask 
Ian Baggett 


Chris Bailey 
Matt Baker 
Tim Balasia 
Jason Barker 
Heather Barton 
Jason Bazarko 
Jeff Bendis 
Stephanie Blacke 
Karen Blanchard 
Heather Blanco 


Amanda Blees 
Laura Blue 
Bob Bogucki 
John Bogucki 
Aric Bohling 
Kent Boomsma 
Adam Bostick 
Brad Brauer 
Jim Brennan 
Joel Breuker 


Amy Brietzke 
Amy Brown 
David Brown 
Dana Bryant 
Brad Burgess 
John Burkey 
Julie Byrne 
Cathy Capic 
Maria Carlos 
Craig Carnagey 


Anthony Carrara 
Krista Catt 
David Cenko 
Doug Cenko 
Puja Chandnani 
Jason Chansler 
Brian Chung 
Victoria Clifford 
Chester Coffin 
Heather Collard 


Lori Conley 
Robert Conley 
Shawn Conley 
Steven Comelison 
Dan Covert 
Meredith Creviston 
Jonathan Czapla 
Christie Dal Corobbo 
Habib Dalhoumi 
Jim Darnell 


Rick Dawson 
Renee Della Rocco 
Andy Deren 
Jeff DeRosa 
Sarah Derrico 
Chris Diederich 
Rob Diezi 
Jodi Dobkowski 
Michael Doerner 
Christine Dombrowski 


Ed Dragomer 
Reed Drake 
Michael Duran 
John Edington 
Carrie Einsele 
Amanda Elman 
Steven Elwood 
John Ewing 
George Fage 
Sara Falaschetti 


Beth Farkas 
Erin Fech 
Chris Fierek 
Jonathan Finerty 
Amanda Fisher 
Debbie Fleck 
Erik Fleischman 
Natalie Folta 
Margaret Frank 
Emilie Frazier 



^ Sophomores Adley-Frazier 







Stacking up for brow 


p . 

Give me 


bints 


Give me some advice 


Stacks of papers piled up on 
the teacher's desk. As she at- 
tempted to unclutter her desk, an 
eager sophomore asks if there is 
anything she can do. The erasers, 
already banged, and the papers, 
already graded, she searches for 
some way to earn a few extra 
browny points. Sophomores 
advised students on how to 
please teachers and adults. 

"To get on the good side of 
teachers is to always laugh at 
their jokes, especially those that 
aren't funny." 

Lisa Hernandez 

"With teachers all you have to 
do is kiss their butt the first two 
weeks and then they'll like you." 

Shaun Conley 


"If an adult asks you to do 
something, just do it. They'll 
appreciate your effort." 

Erin Fech 

"I try to be really nice and give 
them compliments. That usually 
works." 

Chris Keslin 

"I don't have any difficulties 
getting along with the teachers in 
the school. I guess my mom has 
something to do with that." 

Amanda Elman 

"If you run errands, pay atten- 
tion during class, and stay after 
class to talk to them, they'll really 
like you." 

Valeri Nairn 

"When you talk to adults, try 
and sound intelligent, impress 


them with your wit." 

Amy Brown 

"All that you have to do is your 
work. Teachers don't need any- 
thing else except your participa- 
tion." 

Jeff Bendis 

"Agree with everything that 
adults say. That's the way to get 
them to like you." 

Craig Szasz 

"If adults don’t like you, there's 
nothing you can do but be your- 
self." Reed Drake 


Assembly Line 

Stapling and stacking papers, sopho- 

mores Georgina Garcia, Laurie Conley 
and Angie Kotso assist the Main Office 
secretaries by putting together Mustang 
Memos. Students found little tasks help- 
ful in their quest to get in good with adults. 



Getting in Good with Adults#^ §9^ 



Liza Gandhi 
Georgina Garcia 
Jason Gardner 
John Giannini 
Lynn Glass 
Greer Goodman 
Joanna Gryn 
Delores Guerra 


Ravi Gupta 
Amy Gust 
Stephanie Hamel 
Adam Hansen 
Kristin Hanusin 
Heather Harbison 
Michelle Hatmaker 
Kristan Hatton 


Sean Hayes 
Richard Heath 
Lisa Heintz 
Lisa Hernandez 
Lisa Hestermann 
Cara Hilt 
Paul Horner 
Michael Howarth 


Brian Huang 
Sean Jackson 
AnaMarie Javate 
Peter Johnson 
Dana Kaplan 
Renee Karalis 
Martin Karol 
Salvador Karottki 


Kevin Karzas 
Jeremy Keenan 
Sheila Keown 
Chris Keslin 
Amy Kicho 
Carrie Kinnis 
Julie Kirsch 
Matt Klapkowski 


Joseph Kmiec 
Craig Kobe 
David Kobe 
Robert Koh 
Kevin Kolb 
Ricard Korns 
Angela Kotso 
Colleen Kouris 


Trisha Kress 
Kathy Krol 
Matt Krol 
Steve Krol 
Kristin Krupinski 
Jeremy Kryt 
Mary Kunkel 
Maryann Kusiakl 


Joseph Lalich 
Mark Lamaster 
Sara Langen 
Nickie Lee 
Nicole Llewellyn 
Samantha Long 
Michael Lucietta 
Megan Luksich 


Larry Luna 
Mark Lyon 
Mike Macik 
Bob Marchese 
Elizabeth Marinos 
Maribeth Mask 
Todd Matuska 
Chris Maurer 



Sophomores Gandhi - Mucha 



Mike Mayer 
Ryan McCormick 
Jessica McHie 
Mike Mendoza 
Matt Mertz 
Patrick Mesterharm 
Mike Mickow 
Jeff Mikus 


Courtney Miller 
Matt Millies 
Philip Mlynarski 
Mike Monr 
Heather Molner 
Becky Moore 
Doug Moore 
Amy Mucha 


Sophs crack open 


m 

Ideas 

J H *, Give Me Some Advice 


Mom's gone for the night, 
leaving you the dinner responsi- 
bility . Forced to fend for them- 
selves, inventive individuals 
took the opportunity to make 
negative situation work in their 
favor. Creating your own meal, 
making a complete shambles of 
the kitchen and generally hav- 
ing a good time provided ways 
for students to make the most of 
bad situations. 

"I make the most out of a bad 


situation by getting it over with 
as quickly as possible." 

Amanda Elman 

"Whenever I'm left to cook 
my own dinner, I take the op- 
portunity to order out." 

Matt Mertz 

"I try to make a game out of 
bad situations. Pretending like 
I'm doing something else has al- 
ways seemed like an easy solu- 
tion." Elle Adoba 


"If my parents left me to fix 
my own dinner there would be 
no way to make any good out of 
the situation." 

Erik Fleischman 

"I would find some other 
friends and try to forget about 
my problems." Julie Kirsch 

"I would have a down to 
earth talk with my best friend or 
in an extremely bad situation, I 
would go see my counselor." 

Kim Vargo 


"When I get a bad grade on 
my report card I tell myself I 
can do better and then I get 
someone to help me or I work 
harder trying to understand 
the subject." Heather Rutz 


HOME ALONE 

With mom out for the evening, sopho- 
mores Kristen Krupinski, Elle Adoba 
and Amanda Elman create their own 
meal without worrying about the in- 
volvement of any nutrional value. 
Though some students suffered when 
left to fend for themselves, others took 
the oppurtunity to exercise their free- 
dom and make the most of the situation. 


Amy Muskin 
Valeri Nairn 
Josh Nelson 
Tina Niksch 
Daphne Noel 
Chris Nowakowski 
Chris Orth 
Lisa O'Shea 


Mara Pacyga 
Eugene Paik 
Min Park 
Ajit Patil 
Sanjay Paul 
Brian Paz 
Rachelle Pestikas 
Charmaine Plattner 


Scott Poludniak 
Dottie Pomroy 
Brian Prisby 
Amanda Quasney 
Jennifer Ramanna 
Monica Rastogi 
Mike Rawlings 
John Reidelbach 


Wendv Rhodes 
Derrick Robbins 
Sara Rodenberg 
Kellen Rogan 
Ulysses Rosales 
Jonathan Rosenband 
Brian Rosenthal 
Allyson Rubin-Asch 


Heather Rutz 
Lisa Saks 
Tony Santucci 
John Sarnecki 
Kim Schmitz 
Amanda Schock 
Heena Shalt 
Jeff Sheets 


Alan Shutko 
Tom Sideris 
Tiffany Silgalis 
Paul Siska 
Biljana Skoric 
Shaun Smith 
Shawna Smith 
Craig Smolen 


Rebecca Smutzer 
Pat Song 
Gina Spalding 
Bradley Sparber 
Michael Spence 
Rebecca Staack 
Jason Starzak 
Mike Stennis 


Ed Stevens 
Mike Stewart 
Ryan Stojkovich 
Melissa Stout 
Eric Stugis 
Carla Svec 
Craig Szasz 
Jennifer Szymczak 


Brian Thevenin 
Sharon Trovineer 
Margaret Ulinski 
Rick Urban 
Michelle Uzubell 
Kim Vargo 
Alicia Veloira 
Melissa Vrabel 



♦192 ^■Sophomores Muskin - Zubay 



As 7:20 a.m. roles around, 
,he gathers her book bag and 
leads out the door. Noting the 
amip of the underclassmen 
waiting for the bus, she glances 
over to the driver's seat, re- 
ieved that an upperclassmen 
jives her a ride. Sophomores 
developed ways to get in good 
with upperclassmen for their 
own benefit. 


"I have a lot of classes with 
upperclassmen so if you're 
around them all of the time you 
just learn how to deal with 
them." Mike Mickow 

"I have an older sister so I try 
to get along with her and her 
friends." Dana Kaplan 

"I give them my homework 


when they ask for it." 

Brian Rosenthal 

"Being a girl makes it easier 
to get in good with older guys, 
you just have to act real flirty." 

Mandy Blees 

"I get to know the people and 
then their age doesn't make a 
big difference if you don't act 
immature." Shaun Conley 

"To get in good with upper 
classmen I treat them with the 
utmost respect and kindness." 

Jon Rosenband 

"I do everything they say and 
then 1 do a little kissing up to 
them to get in good with sen- 
iors.' 

Eric Fleischman 

"In sports I really try to tell 
them how good they are. Basi- 
cally I suck up!" 

Jessica McHie 


"As long as you're not fake, up- 
perclassmen will treat you fine. 

Stephanie Blacke 

"Hey I just act like myself." 

Matt Mertz 

" Trying to fit in with seniors is 
like trying to fit a square peg 
through a round hole." 

Kevin Kolb 

"I never had to worry about get- 
ting rides to school because my 
best friend's brother has been pick- 
ing me up since freshman year." 

Kristin Krupinski 

"I try to hang around with 
people that are friends with upper- 
classmen." Jeff DeRosa 


SWEET TALK 

While celebrating at the Journalism II year- 
book Christmas party, Chris Fierek, sopho- 
more shares his treats with Shane Gerson, 
junior. Indulging upperclassmen with fa- 
vors and kind words, sophomores at- 
tempted to fit in. 




Rachel Wachowiak 
Brad Wadle 
Colleen Ward 
Jamie Ward 
Jen Warda 
Donielle Watson 
Todd Weaver 
Karin Weidenfeller 


Robert Wells 
Paul Westerfield 
Doug White 
Christy Wiatrowski 
Bill Wilson 


Matt Wittkamp 



Amy Zatorski 
JimZawada 
Cheryl Zubav 


Getting in Good with Upperclassmen ♦ 193 * 



David Adams 
Charlie Alcala 
Sarah Ambos 
Kristi Amdahl 
Laura Andreshak 
Kristin Apato 
Brandi Archer 
Nicole Arethass 


Kim Ask 
Natalie Bacha 
Jeanine Baciu 
Jeff Bagull 
Dawn Bainbridge 
Andrew Baker 
Steve Bale 
Sujata Barai 




With a radiating smile 
spread from ear to ear, little sis- 
ter approaches bearing a small 
gift which sports a not-so-expe- 
rienced wrapping job. Upon 
opening the package, older 
brother discovers an unidentifi- 
able lump of art. "I love it!" 
brother exclaims. Attachment 
to objects ranging from jewelry 
to Nintendo, directly resulted 
from sentimental value, or just 
plain love for that special object. 


"I value my bike because it 
helps me get around." 

Todd Stalmack 

"I value my dog, 'Bandit,' be- 
cause whenever I come in he's 
there to greet me." 

Kevin Davis 

"I value my telephone be- 
cause I get to catch up on the 
latest gossip." 

Patty Hemingway 


"I value my brain because 
it's very useful." TomBoilek 

"My mom's class ring means 
a lot to me because it reminds 
me that she was once my age." 

Corrie Watterson 

"I have a little lamb, named 
’Lambie,' that my mom gave 
me when I was two. I can't 
sleep without it." 

Amie Swardson 


"I value my rocking chair 
because it is comfortable, and 
it's my place to crash. Rocking 
soothes my nerves." 

Andrea Simcoe 

"Our microwave comes in 
handy when my mom doesn't 
feel like cooking. Just pop in the 
Chef Boyardee container and 
you have a hot meal in one or 
two minutes." 

Grady Willis 


"I value my jewelry the most 
because I got most of it from my 
mom and other relatives, and it 
means a lot to me." 

Christine Justak 

"I value my fish because I 
find watching them very relax- 
ing." John Dunn 


"I like my kitchen. It has all 
the good stuff in it to eat." 

Barry Smith 

Itsy bitsy spider 

With the loving stroke of a finger 
Shirley Goldyn, freshman, allows her 
pet tarantula, "Tarant," to creep slowly 
along her upper arm. Freshmen spent 
time with their pets for both entertain- 
ment and relaxation. 



Freshmen Adams-Finwall 



Value of Objects #195# 


Robert Barber 
Tom Barber 
Susan Baretz 
Kitty Barrow 
Jennifer Begonia 
Jennifer Bieszczat 
Karl Bilimoria 
Jamie Block 


Tim Bognar 
Chad Bohling 
Tom Boilek 
Brent Bonnar 
Maytee Boonyapredee 
Gina Bovara 
Kate Boyle 
Susie Boyle 


Jeremie Brackett 
Barbara Brennan 
Heather Briski 
Amanda Brown 
Beth Budarz 
Laura Budzik 
Amy Buikema 
Tony Burrell 


Charissa Byczko 
Alison Byrne 
Roque Cabagnot 
Brad Caddick 
Brigette Campbell 
Renee Carlson 
Susan Carlson 
Frank Celozzi 


Beth Chansler 
John Chronowski 
John Cleve 
Chris Compton 
Keith Conklin 
Jack Conley 
Ralph Connor 
Michelle Costa 


Shawn Costino 
Jennifer Coyle 
Michelle Crepeau 
Daria Cullen 
Jennifer Cushing 
Amy Czapala 
Amy Damjanovich 
Tony Darrington 


Angie Darrow 
Ron Davidson 
Jody Davis 
Kevin Davis 
David Depa 
Cosmin Dobrescu 
Raymond Doerner 
Chris Dorka 


Milan Dotlich 
Mike Dovellos 
Aaron Dumaresq 
John Dunn 
Andrew Durta 
Kelly East 

Christina Echterling 
Matt Economou 


Peter Economou 
Karen Edington 
Candace Edwards 
Brian Eldridge 
Scott Ewers 
Mike Fekete 
Tim Fesko 
Jenna Finwall 



Nicole Firrek 
Joe Florczak 
Chris Fortin 
Jace Fowler 
Matt Fulk 
Alexandra Gasich 
Galyn Gasparovic 
Denis Glackin 


April Glueckert 
Shirley Goldyn 
Tracy Gomez 
Shoshana Gordon 
Mark Gralewski 
Jason Greenbaum 
Sandi Gricus 
Genia Growden 


Phillip Hajduk 
Carrie Hanas 
David Hankin 
Amy Hansen 
Kristina Hardy 
Robin Harwood 
Jaime Hecimovich 
Patti Hemingway 


Robert Hendrickson 
Debbie Hesek 
Eugenia Ho 
Caryn Hoekema 
Stephen Holka 
Alison Holland 
Bradley Hooker 
Mike Hough 


Tracey Houser 
Burt Hulse 
Lesile Hundley 
Bob Hurley 
Katy Iglar 
Amy Jabaay 
Kathy Jabaay 
Jason Jadernak 


Michael Jez 
Kristin Johnson 
Christine Justak 
Michelle Kaim 
Kevin Kaiser 
Steve Kaiser 
Jean Kapala 
Elizabeth Kaplanis 


Helen Karalis 
Rebecca Keith 
Tom Keslin 
John Kim 
Eric Kime 
Jennifer King 
Steve Kirinicic 
Jason Klaich 


Kyle Kozubal 
Cheryl Kras 
Lisa Kriegar 
Stephen Kroczek 
Christina Kunelis 
Harry Kunelis 
Ryan Kutansky 
Frances Legaspi 


Erica Lesniak 
Jim LeVan 
Gabrielle Lewis 
Timothy Liming 
Rob Long 
Carolyn Lukas 
Cathy Lukas 
Mark Mackanos 



#190# Freshmen Firrek-Patel 



i 



Ronald Magliola 
Peter Mangus 
Becki Manous 
Dominic Marco 
Becky Marshall 
Scott Matucha 
Steven Mayer 
Jason McEwen 


Christina Mead 
Amy Metz 
Mark Meyers 
Jim Michel 
Doug Miller 
Eric Miller 
Edward Misch 
Ljilja Mladenovic 


Gaston Moore 
Bethany Moritz 
Angela Mullins 
Jaime Muskin 
Matt Mybeck 
Steve Narin 
Natalee Newsom 
Candy Noel 


Jeff Nosich 
Kris Nowak 
Cheryl Obion 
Erin O'Conner 
Eddie Ortiz 
Keith Papendick 
Gar Park 
Sweetu Patel 



Beating thn lock 

I Face Value 


As the bus pulled away, 
freshmen feet dragged along 
the sidewalks as they made 
their ways home. After slip- 
ping into favorite sweats, they 
finally found time to relax. 

"Time with my friends is 
free time, but time by myself is 
definitely not, it's more like 
boredom. What can you do?” 

Roque Canagnot 

"I value vacations because 
they are the only times I really 
get to give my brain a decent 
rest and get my sleep." 

Elizabeth Van Derra 

Teamwork 

After a long day at school, freshmen 
Shoshana Gordon and Dawn Bainbr- 
idge take part in a friendly game of 
doubles ping-pong in order to put off 
their existing homework. Freshmen 
used time with friends as a way of 
relaxing outside of school. 


"My free time is extremely 
valuable because when I'm not 
at a swim practice or at school. 
I'm asleep." Milan Dotlich 

"I live for my freetime. 
School is so boring so you need 
a break." Jamie Block 

"I eat in my free time because 
it keeps me going. Besides it’s 
fun to chow down." 

Tom Keslin 

"In my free time I watch 
'Cheers’ because I like the char- 
acters, especially Norm. He's fat 
and lazy and kind of like me, 
and he tells funny jokes." 

David Hankin 

"In my free time I talk on the 
phone with my friends. We talk 
about boys because they're not 
around." Mandy Brown 


Value of Freetime ♦ 197 * 




Tears of depression give way 
to jumps for joy as the college- 
bound sibling departs towards 
a new home. 

Departure of older siblings 
brought on visions of freedom, 
but the inevitable longing for 
their return resulted in a greater 
appreciation of brothers, sisters 
and other family members. 

"Ever since my brother. 


Steve, left for Indiana State, I 
don't have to fear getting 
thrown around for everything I 
do or say. Now I'm the man of 
the house.” Tim Semchuck 

"I like the things the whole 
family does together. I love 
when everyone goes bowling 
because my family does funny 
stunts. My aunt jumps and 
cousin poses." 

Frances Legaspi 


"I value my brothers and sis- 
ters because without them I'd be 
bored to death. How much can 
you do by yourself?" 

Matt Economou 

"I value my brothers be- 
cause they sort of broke in my 
parents. I'm not the first one 
that has to convince them not to 
punish me." 

Laura Andreshak 


"I guess I like my brother 
because he’s a ride to school, 
and he introduces me to all his 
older friends. That isn't always 
all that great, now that I think 
about it." 

Kristin Apato 

Family ties 

With experience on her side Katy Eld- 
ridge, senior, helps out her little 
brother, Brian, freshman, while he 
works his w'ay through a mound of 
evenings homework. 



Deepak Patil 
Lauren Pelc 
Carolyn Pesich 
Mary Petrovich 
Angela Phillips 
Eric Pondusa 
Ryan Popa 
Shelley Poplawski 


Omar Porras 
Ruth Pursel 
Matthew Quagliara 
Niki Quasney 
Amy Rasch 
Ann Rawlings 
Linda Regeski 
Edward Renwald 


Josef Riccio 
Ryan Richardson 
Iram Rizvi 
Melinda Robbins 
Melissa Robbins 
Radley Robinson 
Joe Roman 
Peter Ronco 



Patil-Zweig 


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Brian Ross 
Arlene Rossi n 
Mark Rudy 
Jennifer Russell 
Maria Sakoutis 
Matthew Salta novitz 
Yogini Samudra 
Laura Scheffel 


Adam Schoop 
David Scott 
Michelle Segeleon 
Tim Semchuck 
Holly Senchak 
Chirag Shah 
Julie Shah 
Lisa Shah 


Vikas Shah 
Andrea Simcoe 
Kurt Simon 
Catherine Simpson 
Heather Siukola 
Erik Slazyk 
Adrian Smith 
Barry Smith 


Troy Smith 
James Sofos 
Philip Spence 
Todd Stalmack 
Paul Stanukinas 
Aaron Stassen 
Eric Stojkovich 
Amy Stover 


Judy Sun 
Eric Swanson 
Amie Swardson 
Greg Szypczak 
Jennifer Szypczak 
Daniel Tabion 
Grant Talabay 
Ian Tan 


Kelly Tancos 
Emily Thevenin 
Chris Tomeo 
Peymon Torabi 
Athena Tosiou 
Bob Tracy 
Laura Triana 
Eric Trzupek 


Steve Tulowitzki 
Natalie Turner 
David Uzabell 
Beth Van Deraa 
Brad Vliek 
Jason Vogt 
Joe Vusak 
Tiffany Wagner 


Ashley Wasem 
Corrie Watterson 
Kristen Weber 
Pamela Wesner 
Dana Wierzbinski 
Grady Willis 
Dan Wilson 
Lisa Wozinakowski 


Frank Wright 
Terrance Yehnert 
Peter Yerkovich 
Natalie Yuraitis 
Mariusz Zatorski 
Stephen Zimmerman 
Bryan Zweig 



Mrs. Jennifer Albright: Main Office 
Secretary, Junior Class sponsor 
Mrs. Mary Auburn: School Nurse 
Mrs. Margaret Booth: Orchestra Director 
Mrs. Phyllis Braun: Guidance Counselor 
Mrs. Elaine Burbich: Audio Visual and 
Science Department Secretary 


Mr. Phil Clark: World Literature, English 
11 

Mrs. Karen Cook: North Office/ 

Attendance Secretary 

Mrs. Nancy Crepeau: Special Education 

Mr. Bruce Curme: Physics, AP Physics, 

Academic Competition Club 

Mr. John Edington: Science Department 

Chairman, Environmental Science, 

Biology 


Mrs. Linda Elman: Spanish, Asst. Speech 
Coach 

Mrs. Helen Engstrom: English 11, 
Speech, Head Speech Coach, National 
Forensic League 

Mr. Doug Fix: Composition, Govern- 
ment, Debate Coach 
Mr. Don Fortner: Business Law, 
Accounting, Business Management, Girls' 
Freshman Volleyball Coach 
Mr. Dave Franklin: Biology, Microbiol- 
ogy, Asst. Varsity Football Coach 

Mrs. Terri Gasaway: Special Education 
Mrs. Patricia Golubiewski: English, 
World Literature 

Mrs. Margie Gonce: Audio Visual 
Director 

Mr. Jeff Graves: Chemistry 

Mr. Ross Haller: U.S. History, Modem 

World History, JV Boys' Basketball Coach 


Mrs. Nancy Hastings: Journalism, Crier, 

Paragon, Quill and Scroll 

Mrs. Kelly Haussman: Biology, General 

Science, Sophomore Class 

Mr. Art Haverstock: Environmental 

Science, Biology, Botany, Zoology 

Mrs. De Hawkins: Art. Passed away Oct. 

7, 1990 

Mr. Richard Holmberg: Music 
Department Chairman, Choir, Music Ap- 
preciation, Music Theory, Choral Director 


Mrs. Linda Horn: English 9, Speech, 
Debate Competition, Debate Coach 
Mr. Richard Hunt: Drafting, Power 
Mechanics, Electricity, 

Electronics, Woods, Car Care 
Mr. Jon Jepsen: Physical Education, Life 
Saving, Boys' Swim Coach 
Mrs. Barb Johnson: Math Department 
Chairman, Calculus, Trig, College 
Algebra, Varsity Girls' Softball Coach 
Mr. Jack King: Assistant Dean, Applied 
Health, Substance Abuse 

Mr. Dave Knish: Special Education, 

Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach 

Mrs. Renee Kouris: English 10, 11; 

Dramatics, Student Government 

Mrs. Linda Lemon: English 9 

Mr. Kent Lewis: Sales and Marketing, 

Distributive Education, DECA 

Miss Paula Malinski: Physical Education, 

Girls' Sw im Coach 



#200 Faculty Albright-Malinski 


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Stretch t0 | e J j^lit 

J Staying Young 


Wet hair dripping and the 
curling iron turned on, she 
glanced at the clock. With no 
time to spare, she applied her 
makeup and slipped into her 
black dress. Locking the door 
behind her, she pushed the piles 
of ungraded papers out of her 
mind and looked forward to a 
night out on the town. 

" Just because I'm an adult, 
people think that I don't have 
fun and everything is boring, 
but I still enjoy racing sports 
cars. I like the speed and excite- 
ment." Mrs. Helga Meyer, 
German teacher 

That a girl 

Instead of grading papers Miss Kathy 
Dartt, English teacher, relaxes by teach- 
ing her dog, Cece, how to play soccer. 


" When I get around to it, I go 
to Chicago Health Club. I do 
aerobics and the circuit. It helps 
take stress away." 

Mrs. Diane Mudd, 
science teacher 

"I like to read those trashy 
novels." Mrs. Linda Scheffer, 
home economics teacher 

"Obviously teaching keeps 
me young. No matter how old I 
get, my students are always 
thirteen to eighteen years old." 

Mr. Paule LaReau, 
Spanish teacher 


Kara te chop 

Gaining discipline and confidence, 
Mrs. Jody Weiss, English teacher, 
concentrates on her balance and form 
while executing Wado-Ki. 




It's not my problem 

After checking over her last transaction, 
Alisha Grover, senior, argues with Mr. 
Don Kernaghan fora few points. Teach- 
ers weighed the validity of excuses be- 
fore deciding whether to believe them. 


I'll buy that . 

Before turning in his composition, Sean 
Kemp, Senior, seeks Mr. Jack Yerkes 
help. Getting work done ahead of time 
and proof read by other teachers, saves 
students the effort of making up feeble 
excuses 




Mr. Leroy Marsh: Health and Safety, Weight 

Training, Head Football Coach 

Mrs. Alyce Mart-Webb: French, French Club 

Mrs. Cheryl Mason: Librarian 

Mrs. Karen McCarthy: Special Education 

Aide 

Mrs. Helga Meyer: German, German Club 
Mr. Ed Musselman: Algebra, Boys' Tennis 
Coach, Boys' Golf Coach 


Miss Beth Naulty: Special Education, Asst. 
Girls' Swim Coach, Girls' JV Basketball 
Coach, Asst. Girls' Track Coach 
Mrs. Nancy Newcomb: Introduction to 
Computers 

Mrs. Lori Nicholas: Library secretary 
Mr. George Pollingue: Computer 
Coordinator, Computer Math, Calculus 
Mrs. Pat Premetz : Algebra II 
Mrs. Virginia Reynolds: Special Education 
Aide 


Mrs. Louise Rhodes: Special 

Education,SADD 

Mr. Ed Robertson: English 9,10 

Mrs. Ruth Robertson: Bookkeeper 

Mrs. Maryann Rovai: Principal's Secretary 

Mr. David Russell: English 10, Creative 

Writing, Photography 

Mr. Michael Sanders. Janitor 



202 ^Faculty Marsh-Yorke 



Anything but 



ruth 


No Excuses 



"Please get your homework 
out." As the teacher strolled up 
and down rows collecting as- 
signments, students' brains 
jumped into action thinking of 
crazy excuses to explain the 
absence of yet another home- 
work assignment. Students 
who "forgot to remember" to 
complete their homework or 
simply found something better 
to do than geometry proofs of- 
ten conjured up feeble stories to 
convince disbelieving teachers 
that something legitimate pre- 
vented them from doing their 
assignment. 

"My mother wouldn't let me 
bring it because it wasn't good 
enough and she wanted me to 
correct it." Mrs. Linda Horn, 
English teacher 


"One kid told me he was 
holding his homework, and it 
blew out the window of the car. 
When he backed up to get it he 
ran over it and pushed it into a 
mud puddle." 

Mrs. Linda Elman, 
Spanish teacher 

"Once on the due date of a 
large project, I was given the 
excuse that this young man's 
house blew up and his project 
was with it. I laughed in his face 
and then was told later that it 
really did happen." 

Mrs. Renee Kouris, 
English teacher 

"My car got stolen over the 
weekend and my homework 
was inside the car. After I 
checked it out, I found out it 
actually happened; it turned 
out to be true." 


Mr. Tom Whiteley, 
social studies teacher 

"One time this kid couldn't 
come to class because he lost his 
clothes. He was swimming in 
gym and someone stole his 
clothes from his locker. All he 
had to wear was his bathing 
suit." Mr. John Edington, 
science teacher 

"My homework was in my 
clothes and my mom washed it 
in the washing machine." 

Mr. Ed Robertson, 
English teacher 

"One student said that he had 
swimming before class and 
someone stole all his clothes. 
All he had was his swim suit, 
that’s why he was late." 

Mr. Art Haverstock, 
science teacher 



Mr. Chuck Schallhom: Sociology, 

Psychology, Project X, JV Volleyball Coach 

Mr. Bob Shinkan: Algebra, Geometry, 

General Math, Varsity Baseball Coach, 

Freshman Football Coach 

Mrs. Charlene Tsoutsouris: Spanish, Spanish 

Club 

Mr. Donald Ullman: Chemistry, Science, Aca- 
demic Competition Club, Science Club 
Mrs. Dorothy VanZyl: Athletic Secretary, 
Girls Timing Organization 
Mrs. Kathy Webb: Non-educational Aide 

Mrs. Jody Weiss: Composition, English 11 
Mrs. Marsha Weiss: Guidance Counselor, 
Student Assistance Program 
Mrs. Anne Whiteley: Spanish, Spanish Club 
Mr. Tom Whiteley: U S. History, Govern- 
ment, Girls' Golf Coach 
Mrs. Annette Wisniewski: Guidance 
Counselor, MTA President 
Mr. Steve Wroblewski: Geometry, Business 
Math 


Mr. Jack Yerkcs: English Department 
Chairman, English 9, Composition, Asst. 
Football Coach 

Mrs. Mary Yorke: Composition, English 
Literature, Speech, Asst. Speech Coach 


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Making the best e 



etter 


Poole Pa rty 


Peering into the future, with 
intentions of making the “best 
even better," the administra- 
tion aimed at improving edu- 
cational processes. 

With the goal of obtaining 
information concerning pref- 
erable learning and teaching 
techniques, a four-person 
School Improvement Team 
(SIT) attended a one-week 
seminar in Ohio. “We (the ad- 
ministration) are currently in- 
terested in looking into educa- 
tional improvement for the 21 
century," new Superintendent 
Dr. Ed Poole said. 

Attending the Institute for 
the Development of Educa- 
tional Activities Inc. (IDEA) 
seminar, the team, consisting 
of Principal Mr. Kevin McCaf- 
frey, Curriculum Coordinator 
Ms. Marthann Hoffmann, 
Counselor Miss Annette 


Wisnewski and parent Mrs. 
Reggie Rokita, searched for im- 
proved educational processes. 
"The main objective of the SIT 
teams are to set goals and to 
meet those goals in all areas," 
high school's Improvement 
Team Chairman Mrs. Barbara 
Johnson, math teacher, said. 

Co-operative learning, an ex- 
perimental teaching method, 
developed into a key focus of the 
IDEA seminar. "Schools have 
been teaching basically the same 
way for the last 200 years," 
Counselor Annette Wisnewski 
said. "Mr. McCaffrey and other 
members of the administration 
are firm believers in new ideas 
like co-operative learning." 

After "blending" the nine 
principals of education, as out- 
lined by the IDEA'S standards, 
and the nine correlates of effec- 
tive schools, as defined by the 



School Board: Mr. Terrence Quinn, 
member; Mrs. Bonnie Watson, vice 
president; Mrs. Linda Hess, president; 
Mrs. Helen Brown, secretary; Mr. Wal- 
lace Peters, member 


Spirit Boost 

Gathering support before the Home- 
coming game. Assistant Principal Mr. 
John Tennant, athletic director, ad- 
dresses the student body during the 
pep rally. 




state mandated Performance 
Based Accreditation (PBA), the 
next step laid in the hands of the 
SIT team. "SIT teams are taking 
a long hard look at what the 
school does in terms of; curricu- 
lum, teachers instructional 
strategies and even the schools 
facilities," Mr. McCaffrey said. 
"We need to prioritize 
weeknesses and then work on it 
from there." 

Cooperation and dedication 
of these concerned individuals 
enabled the outlook for the 
school's educational processes 
to look hopeful. 

Welc ome Aboa rd 

Proudly displaying their new Mustang 
sweaters. Dr. Ed Poole and his wife, 
Bonnie, receive welcoming gifts at their 
reception. 

Speaking out 

In the midst of dicussing details con- 
cerning the new drug testing policy. 
Principal Mr. Kevin McCaffrey, an- 
swers student and parents' questions. 







Inquir ing Mind 

Discussing the admission require- 
ments for a college. Assistant Principal 
Mr. James Bawden takes notes on such 
things as GPA, required credits and 
necessary SAT scores. 


Getting Acquainted 

During lunch duty. Assistant Principal 
Mr. Richard Sopko and Assistant Dean 
of Students Mr. Jack King, health 
teacher, take a break to talk with juniors 
Brian Hoogeveen and Dave Czysczon. 



Administrators: Mr. Martin Keil, Direc- 
tor of Testing and Psychological Serv- 
ices; Mr. Michael Livovich, West Lake 
Special Education Director 








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When you've finally got some spare time 
to hunt for pink posterboard for sociol- 
ogy or to run out to a local card shop to 
purchase a get well card and even have 
enough time to grab a quick snack, you 
realize how much the community really 
has to offer. 

Patriotic ties: 

Flowing yellow ribbons adorned 
more than old oak trees through- 
out the community as a constant 
reminder of the troops stationed in 
the Middle East deserts. 

Give a hoot: 

Bright blue bins spotted curbsides 
and three yellow trucks parolled 
neighborhoods to pick up 
recyclables part of the new town 
sponsored program. 


Xlang-ups Checking out the posters at Spencers in 
River Oaks, Jen Ramanna, sophomore, decides between Kevin 
Costner of "Bull Duhram" or Mel Gibson of "Lethal Weapon." 
Stretching their limited budgets, students shopped around to find 
the best investments for their time and money . 


Right on cue: 

At the tone of the final bell, hungry 
teens rushed to the nearest fast 
food restaurant before racing to 
the pool hall on Calumet Ave. to 
shoot a few games of 8-ball. 

Acting up: 

After waiting in line to see the 
latest blockbusters "Ghost," 

"Home Alone" or "Pretty 
Woman," money tight students 
scrounged up the extra 40 cents 
that pushed River Oaks ticket 
prices to $7. 

With over 28 restaurants offering every- 
thing from chop suey to the catch of the 
day, 4 formal wear rentals , 3 baseball 
card shops to buy and swap Babe Ruths 
and so many other places to go and 
things to do with your limited time and 



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603 Ridge Road 
Munster, IN 46321 
836-6220 


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Before the evening crowd arrives, Procopio 
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When in the mood for Italian cuisine, families 
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Griffith, IN 46319 
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Highland, IN 46322 
922-8111 


Staying in the lines 

Concentrating on the task at hand, senior Geoff Apato 
and his freshman sister Kristen neatly color name tags 
for The Learning Center preschoolers. The Learning 
Center prepares 4 and 5 year olds for kindergarten by 
teaching them their colors and ABC's. 



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Waiting in an endless line for 
concert souvenirs, students 
found that money was no object. 
Some teens bought items to re- 
mind them of their experience, 
while others chose to sit back and 
relax in their seats. 

With prices on the rise, stu- 
dents tried to just have fun and 
not spend any money. "I didn't 
bring any money to buy a souve- 
nir at the Robert Plant concert at 
Alpine but I did come home with 
blades of grass in my shoes from 
sitting on the lawn,” Keith 
Kozubal, junior, said. 

Because of tight budgets, stu- 
dents tried to buy souvenirs but 
also save money . "At the Bon 
Jovi concert people were selling 
sweatshirts in the bathroom for 
$6, so I bought one and saved 
$24,” Cindy Strain, senior, said. 

While spending their money 
left and right, students some- 
times received free gifts with 
their purchases. "I went to the 
Clapton concert with about $100 
and I went nuts at the souvenir 
stand and bought everything in 
sight; but the best thing I brought 
home was a guy's phone num- 
ber," Amy Piniak, junior, said. 

Pushing and shoving their way 
through the crowd, students 
clutch their souvenirs as a re- 
minder of their evening out. 


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215 Ridge Road 
Munster 
836-6233 


Dig In 

While enjoying hamburgers and fries, 
Julie Schoop, senior, and Adam 
Schoop, freshman, take out a few min- 
utes of their day for family time. From 
milkshakes to double cheeseburgers, 
Schoop's can satify anyone's hunger. 



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8415 Calumet Avenue 
Munster 
836-5000 

Family Care 

After helping his aunt set up flowers 
for a funeral, Ted Reffkin, senior, 
takes a break until his next job. Burns- 
Kish Funeral Home helps people in 
times of need. 



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Munster 
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Munster 
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Eastwood Mall 
1934 45th Avenue 
Munster 
924-4322 


Showing off their fashionable hair cuts 
are Rich Rokita, senior; Adam Torreano, 
junior; sophomores Dave Brown, Ryan 
Stojkovich, Jeff Bendis; Tom Kirsh, jun- 
ior; Eric Stojkovich, freshman; Sean 
Hayes, sophomore and Jeff Doherty, 
junior. Laurel & Angels specializes in 
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man; Eric Stojkovich, sophomore; Steven Mayer,freshman; Daphne Noel, so- 
phomore; Jason Zwieg, senior; Andy Baker, freshman; Jeremie Brackett, fresh- 


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Highland 46322 
924-1117 

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Customer Kevin Kish waits patiently as 
hairstylist Paula Hegedus trims his 
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9339 Calumet Ave. 
Munster 
836-9131 


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Waiting their turn for a check-up, Ted 
Reffkin, senior, and Heide Silgalis,'90, 
take time to pose in front of his father's 
sign. Dr. Richard Reffkin, DDS offers 
the lastest technology in denistry. 



Hammond Lead Products 


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To take part in the family business, Hary Wilke, 

senior, and his sister, Wendy, sophomore, visit 5231 Hohman Ave. 
their father Pete at work. Hammond Lead Prod- Hammond 46324 

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After a hectic day at school, Sara Wein- 
berg, junior, tries a Chicken Breast Pita to 
satisfy her hunger. Newly opened Miami 
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and salads. 



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Highland 46322 
924-5859 


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Hammond 46324 
923-3350 

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Because of her father’s busy schedule, Marcee 
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the help of Michelle Wojcik, senior. The fam- 
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in the area for 50 years. 




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Throwing down Game boys, 
running past huge piles of base- 
ball cards straight to the VCR to 
watch the lastest episode of "All 
My Children," students passed 
up homework and responsibili- 
ties for their favorite hobbies. 

Hoping to capture every 
move of their favorite super- 
couples, students taped their 
favorite soaps planning to watch 
them later in the day. "I try to 
tape my soap as much as I can, 
but if I can't, I read Soap Opera Di- 
gest," Trisha Jerich, junior, said. 

Whether watching the last 
espisode of a favorite show or 
competing against friends for the 
Nintendo title, many realized 
that hobbies often centered 
around the television. "My 
friends and I play Nintendo to 
see who can be the best at 
’Tecmobal'," Erik Fleishman, so- 
phomore, said. 

Some teens ventured outside 
to entertain themsevles. "Play- 
ing basketball during the week 
was a great way to get out of the 
house. It also kept me in shape," 
Helen Mitrakis, junior, said. 

Entranced by the fantasy 
worlds of heroes and villains, 
soap opera-addicted teens went 
into withdrawal as the final 
credits ran, stopping the sus- 
pense-filled action mid-scene on 
a Friday afternoon. 


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Johnson & Higgins congratulates the top editors on their dedication and completion of the yearbook: Jen Engle, head 
cheese; Kris Bless, copy queen; Susan Trovinger, irreplacable work alcholic managing editor; Emily Baciu, erotic design edi- 
tor; Tricia Lasky, computer goddess; and Laurie Milan, colorful photo editor, while at work and at play. 


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of East Chicago 

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& 

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2633 45th Street 
Highland 
924-0770 

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Making an appointment with a client 
Carolyn Tweedle, junior, helps her fa- 
ther John F. Tweedle by filing and an- 
swering phones. Tweedle & Sedia at- 
torneys at law provide services from 
bankruptcy to estate planning. 




RESTAURANT 

Superb Dining in a pleasant 
atmosphere 

9144 Indianapolis Blvd. 
Highland 
838-8000 


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CALUMET NATIONAL BANK 

Munster Office • 750 Ridge Road • Phone: (219) 836-6190 

Member F.D.I.C 


Convenient Banking Hours 

Lobby Auto Bank 

Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 

Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 8 a.m,-8 p.m. 

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Temple Pharmacy 


Family Business 

Explaining the meaning of Pterocarpi Lignum, Dr. Jack Klee tells 
his son Jason, junior, a little more about the family business. 
Temple Pharmacy, located in the Hammond Clinic, fills prescrip- 
tions and answers questions about any medication concern. 


7905 Calumet Avenue 
Munster 
836-6110 



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Key Markets 

12 Ridge Road 
Munster 
836-2100 


At Your Service 

Bagging groceries for customers at Key 
Markets, Dave Niksch, senior, earns a few 
extra dollars. Key Markets offers a wide 
variety of paper goods, frozen foods and 
produce. 


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John Hodson Coins 


Suite 1650 45th Ave. 
Munster 
924-3555 


8317 Calumet Ave. 
Munster 
836-0987 


Professional Numismatist 
Estate and Collection appraisals 
Coins-Stamps- Autographs 
Dealer in Baseball cards, 
including sets, stars, cases; investments 
ANA Life Member #885 


Consumer 

Roofing 

Co. 

6701 Osborn Ave. 
Hammond 46323 
844-9181 


Raising The Roof 

Alumni Eric, Russ, Erin and Brian Gluth 
look at a blue print for a new roof. 
Consumer Roofing has provided quality 
roofing service since 1886 . 






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Laundry 

613 West Chicago Ave. 
East Chicago 

Serving the finest dry cleaners 
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After a nice leisurely dinner, 
the waiter laid the bill on the 
table. The boy immediately 
reached for the check, but the girl 
insisted on paying. 

With soaring food and enter- 
tainment prices, girls broke tradi- 
tions and helped the guys pay for 
dates. " Since I've been going out 
with my boyfriend for a long 
time, I don't expect him to pay all 
the time. If I did I think he would 
be in debt by now," Laura 
Marshall, junior, said. 

Boys enjoyed not paying 


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Highland 


$13.20 for the movies or $25 for a 
special dinner. "I think it's fun 
when my girlfriend takes me out 
to a movie or dinner. It make me 
feel like she really cares," Gerald 
Kalbell, senior, said. "She makes 
sure that we both have a fun night 
out together." 

While many boys easily al- 
lowed their girlfriends to pick up 
to the tab, others felt uncomfort- 
able. "Most of the time I think 
guys should pay for everything 
because it's polite and the proper 
thing to do," Jeff Bendis, sopho- 
more, said. 

Walking up to the cash regis- 
ter with check in hand, the girl 
pays for the meal. While the boy 
looks though his wallet for tip to 
lay on the table, the girl returns 
setting down a few dollars and 
some change before the boy can. ■ 



Munster High 
School 
Theater 
Department 


Hair Fashions 
by 

CHARLES 

120 Griffith Blvd. 
Griffith 46319 
924-6677 


Hair Salon for women, men 
and children 


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The Commander 

745 Ridge Road 
Munster 
836-4009 

Easy as Pie 

After serving a customer a slice of 
apple pie, waitress T oni O'Dea puts the 
rest in the display case. The Com- 
mander offers a variety of affordable 
food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 





STORE FOR MEN 


2629 Highway Ave. 
Highland 


923-3545 



2449 45th Ave. 
Highland 


924-7600 

Irv Lang 

Insurance Agency, Inc. 

Irv Lang 
Agent 


Woodmar 
Animal Clinic 


7400 Indianapolis Blvd. 
Hammond 


844-6669 


m _ 9001 Indianapolis Blvd 

Price Realtors sr 



Home Sweet Home 

Supporting her grandfa- 
ther's business, senior 
Jen Paliga and senior 
friends Marcee Rueth, 
Kim Banas and Michelle 
Wojcik prepare to take a 
sold sign to a recently 
sold house. Price Real- 
tors assist potential bi ■ 
ers and sellers to find ti 
right house to suit their 
life style and needs. 



Office Hours 

By Appointment 

924-8012 

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Contact Lenses • Visual Disorders 
of Children • General Optometry 

1650 45th Ave. 

Suite F 

Munster 

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921 

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Munster 

836-8088 

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Bert’s Auto 
Shell 



7305 Kennedy Ave. 
Hammond 46323 
844-0597 


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972-3377 

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FRANK V. WRZAUNSKI 


Mercantile National Bank of Indiana 



915 Ridge Rd. 
Munster 


933-3953 


Money Talk 

While talking with a client about his checking account Frank V. Wrzal- 
inski, assistant cashier and manager, offers advice to help his client get 
the most from his money. Mercantile Bank provides reliable services 
for any banking needs. 


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McShane’s 

EVERYTHING FOR EVERY OFFICE.. .SINCE 1921 
1844 45th Street • Munster, Indiana 46321 

(219) 924-1400 1-800-837-1400 FAX (219) 924-9208 


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895-2630 






Rico’s Pizza 

3651 Ridge Rd. 
Lansing 
(708) 895-2360 


Pick-up or Delivery 

Before the next delivery Sean 
Kemp, senior, Sarah Derrico, so- 
phomore, and John Kotso, junior, 
take time out from their busy 
schedule. Rico's Pizza specializes 
in pizza, sandwiches, pasta and 
seafood. 


David M. 
Radovich, 
DDS 

509 Ridge Rd. 
Munster 

836-5424 

Family Dentistry 



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Razor’s Edge 

Family Hair and Tanning Salon 

303 Ridge Rd. 
Munster 
836-2100 

Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 8:30-5:30 
Wednesday and Thursday: 8:30-7:00 
Saturday: 8:30-3:00 


As the prices of movies sky 
rocket to $6.60 a person and food 
at the concession at $1.25 for a 
small pop and $1.75 for a large 
tub of buttery popcorn, teens 
with tight budgets searched for 
bargin entertainment. 

Students often used coupons 
to cut the cost of high price 
movies. "I used coupons my 
mom got to see a movie for $1, " 
Sara Hundley, junior, said. 

Other students waited until 
their favorite movie came out on 
video cassette. Some even scam- 
med their parents into taking the 
movie back so their parents had 
to pay for it. 

"Since I have little money, I 
have my parents return the mov- 
ies I rented at the Tape Escape," 
Jen Warda, sophomore, said. 
"They haven't caught on that 
their losing money." 

Students also saved money 
with food coupons to get dis- 
counts on subs, pizza. Dairy 
Queen or McDonald's. "I bought 
a hand-tossed pepperoni pizza 
from Pizza Hut and got a plain 
cheese pizza for $4. 1 think it was 
a great deal for a great pizza," 
Grady Willis, freshman, said. 

Finally deciding what movie 
to rent or what restaurant to eat 
at, students learned how to make 
the most of the money they had. 


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Best Wishes 
Class of '91 

Coach Mike Konyu 
Asst. Coach John Jadernak 

Munster Hockey Team: Nate Adoba, Brent Bonnar, 
Bill Caddick, John Cleve, Shawn Conley, Jeff Echter- 
ling, Jason Jadernak, Joe Janusonis, Kevin Karzas, 
Tom Keslin, Tom Kicho, Tim Konyu, Brett Mein- 
gasner, Ed Misch, Todd Stalmack, Barry Smith, Barry 
Vanderhoek, Tom Zager and Bryan Zweig. 



Sims 

Professional 

Engineers 

419 Ridge Road 
Suite K 
Munster 

836-0660 


Universal 

Printing 

Machinery 

10030 Express Dr. 
Highland 
924-4217 


Anderson Motors 
and 

Federal Rental Car 


Rental Car and Ander- 
son Motors provides 
automobiles for your 
driving needs. When 
purchasing or renting a 
car or van consider 
Federal Rental Car and 
Anderson Motors 
wide selection of rental 
and used cars. 


7944 Calumet Ave. 
Munster 
836-1272 

Rentals For You 

Serving Northwest 



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COMPANY 


Theodore A. 
Rokita, DDS 

9727 Fran-Lin Parkway 
Munster 
924-7726 

Sceduling A Regular Visit 

While on the phone with a patient, Re- 
gan Rokita, junior, writes down the 
name and time of the appointment. Dr. 
Rokita has extented hours to provide 
dental services ranging from check ups 
and fillings to cosmetic bonding. 



Munster 

Glass and Mirror 


519 South St. 
Munster 
836-1870 

Service Cut and Polished To Your 
Needs 



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Calumet Construction 
Corporation 

1274 169th St. Hammond 844-9420 


Solid Foundation 

Proudly displaying her father's com- 
pany sign, Jamie Gardner, senior, and 
senior friends Beth Sorhbeck, Tricia 
Lasky and Janet Oi help carry on the 
family tradition. Built on a solid foun- 
dation of expert service and family 
care. Calumet Construction Corpora- 
tion specializes in industrial buildings 
and sewage treatment plants. 


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COSMETICS 

Pro Shop 

of Highland 

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Porte De Leau Plaza 

123 Country Club Dr. 

2132 45th Ave. 

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American 
Savings, FSB 

8230 Hohman Ave. 
Munster 
836-5870 

On The Money 

Taking a break from work, Mrs. Denise 
Knapp and her daughter Patty Mellon, 
senior, enjoy the sunshine in front of the 
bank with seniors Duane Erikson and 
Tim Konyu. When funds come into 
question, American Savings, FSB has the 
answers to your financial needs. 



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Checking the sales in the Sun- 
day newspaper, she saw the 
sweater that she wanted finally 
got marked down. Realizing that 
buying things on sale solved 
money-shortage problems, teens 
took to bargain shopping. 

After saving for college, pay- 
ing for car insurance and prepar- 
ing for the future, students took 
advantage of sales. "I buy every- 
thing on sale, like my clothes, 
because I need to save for col- 
lege," Geoff Apato, senior, said. 

Even though teens liked sales, 
the item determined whether to 
wait for the marked down price. 
"If there is a large quantity of 
something I'll wait until it goes 
on sale; but if there's a limited 
quanity I'll buy it if I love it," 
Dana Kender, junior, said. 

Hoping to find at least one 
item on sale, students discovered 
bargain shopping often meant 
facing crowds. "The day after 
Thanksgiving, I go to Water- 
tower with my mom to shop for 
Christmas presents," Carrie Ein- 
sele, sophomore, said. "We hit all 
the sales because you get so 
much for your money." 

After buying the sweater on 
sale, she realized that she had 
money left to spend on whatever 
else she needed. 


George’s 

Concrete Company, Inc. 


8099 Beech Ave. 
Munster 
838-8226 

Rock Solid 

After completion of the baseball 
dug-outs seniors Nate Aboba, 
Maree Rueth, Michelle Wojcik and 
Kris Blees inspect the final construc- 
tion. George's Concrete Company, 
Inc. pours concrete for sidewalks to 
building foundations. 



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Munster 
836-0920 


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MARy KAy. 

Call For Free Facial 

7839 Jackson 
Munster 
836-1612 



8242 Hawthorne Dr. 
Munster 
838-5062 
838-5144 



Mr. Clean 

After Amy Skaggs, senior, and 
her younger brother and sister 
help their father, seniors Jen 
Strudas, Geri Pannazo, Tim 
Konyu and Steve Blazevich join 
them for further assistance. 
AAA Carpet and Furniture 
Cleaners can make old worn 
furniture appear fresh and new. 


The Value Account 
Action Checking 


Member FDIC 

Equal Opportunity Lender 


The Value Difference 

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Phaze I 

2449 45th Ave. 
Highland 
924-7210 

European Styling 

Offering the latest in hair care products, 
Phaze I maintains a complete stock of 
Matrix, Nexxus, Sebastian and Paul 
Mitchell items. From facials and mani- 
cures to hair cuts and colors, Phaze I 
provides all needed beauty essentials. 





Hammond Clinic 836 - 5 soo 
Munster Optical, lnc. 836 - 5 soo 

7905 Calumet Ave. Munster 


Eye Spy 

Assisting Kris Blees, senior, Barbara Gas- 
par, attendent, helps Kris try on her new 
frames. Munster Optical Center, Inc., lo- 
cated in the Hammond Clinic offers ex 
pert examinations and perscriptions for all 
of your eyewear needs. 


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Superior 

Lumber 

Home & Building 
Material Center 

1014 165th 

Hammond 

931-2900 


Loomis Cycle 

6647 Kennedy Avenue 
Hammond 
844-4400 

Pure Power 

Sitting atop a 1991 Katana, Lisa Tri- 
ana, senior, gets a feel for what con- 
trolling one of the fastest production 
motorcycles on the market might 
entail. Whether shopping for power 
or a more stylish cruisor, Loomis 
Cycle offers a variety of styles. 


Riviera 

615 Ridge Road 
Munster 
836-0001 


Open for breakfast, 
lunch and dinner 


Lake Professional 
Pharmacy 

13963 Morse St. • Cedar Lake 
374-5666 

Health Kick 

Aware of the need to maintain health 
and fitness, Tricia Lasky, senior, and 
Becky Stadola, '90, project that healthy 
state of mind. Lake Professional Phar- 
macy provides the cure for your ailments 
and pharmaceutical needs. 


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EDUARDO’S 

— NATURAL PIZZA 



7920 Calumet Ave. • 


Chicago Tribune: 

Top rating for pizza 

The Frugal Gourmet: 

"If you want really great pizza, go to Edwardo's" 

Famous for Spinach Souffle and 
fresh Broccoli Stuffed Pizza, 
fresh salads, pasta and dessert 

Lunch • Dining • Carryout 
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Service Auto Parts Inc 

1343 Chicago Ave. 

Hammond 

931-2600 


Service With A Smile 

After checking out the latest supplies, so- 
phomores Monica Adley, Carrie Einsele, 
m Maryann Kusiak, junior Shawn Ladwie 
sophomores Angela Kotso, Cathy Caj ' 
and Adena Altschul, show their suppi 
for Napa auto parts. From oil to antifreeze, 
Service Auto Parts provides for auto 
needs. 


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HIGHWAY CARRIERS 


3200 Calumet Ave. 
Hammond 
933-4464 



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Budget Sign 
Shop 

7439 Calumet Ave. 
Hammond 
933-4545 


What's Your Sign 

To help out her mother, Brooke 
Gardberg, senior, takes orders at 
Budget Sign Shop after school. 
Budget Sign Shop works to fill cus- 
tomers needs by offering a wide vari- 
ety of printed merchandise. 


Whether pasting snapshots 
into a scrap book, hanging post- 
ers up on their walls or video 
taping memorable school 
events, film fanatics captured 
every event on film. 

Continually chanting "Say 
cheese" students toted their 
cameras along to catch every 
memorable moment. "I take my 
camera to pep rallies and to 
dances to remind me of the good 
times that I might forget some- 
day with my friends," Linda 
Regeski, freshman, said. 

Hanging up posters of fa- 
mous people, students decorate 
their bedroom to add a little 
color and the personal touch to 
their dreary walls. "My prized 
poster is of Christan Slater, look- 
ing right at me when I wake up 
in the morning," Aileen Castor, 
junior, said. 

Other students opted for the 
new advanced hand held- 
camcorder to capture every 
move their friends made. "Us- 
ing the video camera gives us 
more excitement then a regular 
camera. It reminds us of the stu- 
pid things we do at night," Alan 
Gustaitis, senior, said. 

From Kodak moment to 
Kodak moment, students never 
missed a chance to capture their 
friends' true colors. 


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Marcus 
Auto Leasing 

8840 Indianapolis Blvd. 
Highland 46322 
838-0200 

For Rent 

As the word "Move" passes over the 
sign, drivers going by note Marcus 
Rental Lease. When in the need of 
equipment, community members 
could always count on Marcus to 
satisfy their needs. 



PS AT, SAT, ACT 
Test Preparation 

Not just test prep programs . . . 
new ways of thinking. 



Carol L. Talabay, M.S.Ed., Director 
9123 Holly 838-0740 


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General And Remodeling Contractor 


8142 Greenwood Ave. 
Munster 
923-6322 


Off-Side 
Soccer Shop 

813 Ridge Rd. 
Griffith 
838-5247 


New MOON 



8250 Calumet 
Munster 
836-5464 


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Dr. Howard Weinberg 

Munster Medical Center 

761 45th Ave. 

Munster 


Doctor Doctor 

While Sara Weinberg, junior, examines 
sophomore Monica Rastogi's hands, 
Karen Krupinski, senior, records the 
results. Dr. Howard Weinberg admini- 
sters expert medical care to patients dur- 
ing plastic or reconstructive surgery. 


924-3377 


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CONGRATULATIONS 

MUNSTER HIGH SCHOOL 
GRADS! 

May the lessons learned at Munster HS help 
guide you in all your endeavors. 

And to ALL of the academic and athletic 
achievers at Munster High School... 

WE RE PROUD OF YOU! 

BEST WISHES 
George Thomas 


972-1445 


THOMAS ROOFING & REMODELING 




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' mart 


227 Ridge Road 
Munster 
836-0100 

Photographic Equipment 
and Supplies 


Don & Ed's 

Sophisticated 
Silks, Etc. 

233 Ridge Road 

Munster 

836-0871 


Silk Flowers, Plants & Trees 
Custom Design Service 
Bridal Designs 


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Maria’s 

Hallmark 


923 Ridge Road 
Munster 
836-5025 

Gifts Galore 

Helping a customer find the ideal 
Mother's Day gift, Maria Gomez- 
Hobby, store owner, suggests a bou- 
quet of silk flowers or a pound of 
oreo fudge. From candy and cards 
to stuffed animals and flowers, Ma- 
ria's Hallmark offers the perfect gift 
for birthdays and holidays. 




Fehring 

Printers 

7336 Calumet Ave. 
Hammond 
933-0439 


Print it out 

Checking to make sure the printer is wor- 
rying correctly, Randy Fehring, junior, 
helps with his dad's business. Fehring 
Printers process anything from business 
cards to wedding invitations at your con- 
veineince. 


Automotive 


10124 Indianapolis Blvd. 
Chicago 
312-721-9295 


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•Tow truck assistance.. ..$25 


Sitting at a spotlight in your 
freshly washed and waxed car 
with one arm around your girl- 
friend and the other tightly grip- 
ping the leather-bound steering 
wheel, the light turns green as 
you hit the accelerator and your 
car quits. 

Unpredictable cars often left 
students stranded in an empty 
parking lot or along side a busy 
street while waiting for the near- 
est parent or service station tow 
truck to arrive. "Once, Ed Paz 
(senior) was driving and their 
was a malfunction and one of 
my friend's came and took me 
home," Tim Konyu, senior, said. 

With room left in their sched- 
ule, many students opted to en- 
roll in Car Care. "I took Car Care 
so that I could broaden my hori- 
zons about my car in case some- 
thing happens to it," Mira Loh, 
senior said. 

Taking their car to a car wash 
or washing it in the driveway on 
a Saturday afternoon, students 
found ways to keep their car 
clean. "I wash my car at least 
once a week unless it rains," 
Aileen Castor, junior, said. 

While the light shines red, you 
jump out of the car and look 
under the hood to discover the 
problem. You replace the wire 
that fell off the distributor cap 
and drive away. 


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Road 

Concepts 

Car Audio ~ Security ~ Radar 
Cruise Control ~ Defrosters 
Cellular Phones 

9424 Indianapolis Blvd. 
Highland 
924-0970 

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centre 

2539 45th Ave. 
Highland 
924-6076 


Donald Webber Mortgage 
Company, Inc. 

2834 Highway Ave. 
Highland 
923-1700 
(708) 474-4940 


Financial Review 

Reviewing the financial statements, 
Doug Webber, senior, carefully ana- 
lyzes the applicant's assets. For fast 
approval and service contact Donald 
Webber Mortage Company, Inc. 


A GENERATION AHEAD 


9300 Calumet Avenue PepShCola Bottlers, UlC. 

Munster, Indiana 46321 A Whitman Company 


New Generation 

While putting in extra hours after freshing taste of Pepsi and Diet Pepsi, 
school in the Publications Depart- Students often chose the great taste of 
ment. Paragon staffers enjoys the re- Pepsi to satisfy their thirst. 




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Lake County 
Cardiology & 

Internal Medicine, P.C. 

Conrdo P. Castor, M.D. 

S. Josiah Chan D.O. 

911 -A Fran-Lin Parkway 
Munster 
836-1980 

An Apple A Day 

For a routine checkup, Jill Berzinis, jun- 
ior, has her throat checked by Aileen 
Castor, junior. When afflicted with 
problems or disease of the heart. Lake 
County Cardiology offers appropriate 
medical treatment. 


P&J 


Auto Glass and Trim, Inc. 

9610 Indianapolis Blvd. 
Highland 
924-4720 


Jukebox 

Billiards 

7901 Calumet Ave. 
Munster 
836-2550 

Open Pool 7 Days A Week 



Paul Perez, President 
Terry Gardenhire, Manager 


Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-l a.m. 
Sunday 11a.m. -11 p.m. 


2053 W. 45th Ave. 
Griffith 
922-6257 


Enviromental 

Constuction 

Company 

6727 Kennedy Ave. 
Hammond 
845-0500 

A Hard Day's Work 

For protection purposes, Laurie Milan, 
senior, wears a hard hat while assisting 
Environmental Construction Com- 
pany with removing underground stor- 
age tanks. Whether removing storage 
tanks or cleaning up sites, Enviromental 
Construction Company works for you. 



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As their stomachs start to 
growl, students lacking funds, 
time or motivation to cook 
headed to the nearest restaurant 
to satisfy their appetites. 

Finding themselves low on 
cash, many students looked to 
fast food restaurants to provide 
inexpensive yet quick, satisfying 
meals. "Eating at a fast food place 
usually doesn't cost that much 
and sometimes that is all I can 
afford to buy," Galyn Gaspa- 
rovic, freshman, said. 

Although students frequently 
ate the basic fast food ranging 
from a burger and fries to deep 
dish pizza, elegant dining in 
Chicago often provided at invit- 
ing change. "Going to eat at a 
nice restaurant is much more en- 
joyable because the food is bet- 
ter,” Brian Morgan, junior, said. 

Birthdays and holidays of- 
fered students an opportunity to 
dine with family members. "My 
birthday is the only time my 
family can go and eat together,” 
Brad Caddick, freshman, said. 
"There just isn’t enough time 
between school and work." 

Whether at McDonaldsdrive 
through window or a luxury 
table in down town Chicago, stu- 
dents found ways to satisfy their 
hunger in an enjoyable way. 


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1508 Twelve Oaks Dr. 
Munster 
972-1930 


Certified Driving 

9521 Indianapolis Blvd., Highland, 924-6622 


Drive Safely 
While instructing the 
class on the fundamen- 
tals of driving. Certified 
instructor, Jerry Mazur 
tries to illustrate the 
importance of proper 
breaking. Certified 
Driving School taught 
future drivers all the 
basics and a little extra 
for safe driving. 



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435 Ridge Road 
Munster 




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Proudly displaying a sign depicting one 
of Lally Tubular's products, the Keep- 
Safe Fence, Tricia Lasky, senior, smiles 
assuredly behind the "world's safest 
fencing for horses," along with seniors 
Kris Blees, Emily Baciu and Duane 
Erikson. Whether searching for inven- 
tive fencing or fire proof steel columns 
for safer buildings, Lally Tubular, Inc. 
has what you’re looking for. 


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Woodmar Mall 
6614 Indianapolis Blvd. 
Hammond 
844-5275 


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Caught without the latest fashion outwear, junior Neil Sparber and 
sophomores Brian Rosenthal and Brad Sparber promote an upcoming 
coat sale at Rosalee Stores, Inc. Rosalee's, with outlets at Woodmar, 
Southlake, River Oaks, Lincoln and Orland Malls, offers a variety of 
women's fashions from evening wear and bathing suits to jewelry and 
accessories. 


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Confusion fills the student's 
thoughts as he carefully stares at 
a sheet of paper that lists his 
day's activities. In awe, he thinks 
of a way to fit time in his full 
schedule to do his homework. 

Participating in extracurricu- 
lar activities or out-of-school 
work, they received a taste of the 
problems of staying organized. 
"Working helps me keep organ- 
ized because I have to set aside 
time for homework," Marcee 
Rueth, senior, said. 

From arranging drawers to 
filing every piece of paper, or- 
ganization freaks appreciated 
keeping their belongingsin a 
specified place. "I keep my 
books in my locker in order by 
hour so I can have easy access to 
them when I am in a hurry in the 
morning," Ryan Popa, fresh- 
man, explained. 

Keeping track of activities 
and appointments, some stu- 
dents found it difficult to stay in 
control. "No matter how hard I 
try, there’s always something, 
whether it be practice running 
overtime or whatever, that will 
put me behind," Melissa Vrabel, 
sophomore, said. 

Whether putting a calendar 
on the refrigerator or toting 
around a pocket-size calendar, 
students discovered methods to 
stay up with daily activities. 



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to the graduating 



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dreams and stimulate desire toward greater 

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Roaming the aisles of the depart- 
ment store, students searched 
sales racks and display counters 
for the perfect gift to surprise 
family members and friends. 

From birthday parties to anni- 
versaries, students used special 
occasions as an excuse to buy 
gifts. "For my cousin's birthday, 
we all dressed up and rode 
around in a limo," Dino Vrehas, 
senior, said. "We went to Chicago 
and had a great time.” 

While looking for an ideal gift 
for parents, friends or relatives, 
students searched for an item 
with a personal touch. "One day 
I decided to surprise my girl- 
friend, so I went early, bought her 
flowers and put them in her car 
before first hour," Ivan Hansen, 
junior, said. 

When buying presents, teens 
often decided on exactly how 
much to spend, depending on the 
occasion. "When I buy presents 
for family and friends, I usually 
set a limit for how much I want to 
spend," Amy Zatorski, sopho- 
more, said. "I usually make the 
limit around $20, unless it’s a re- 
ally special occasion.” 

Whether determining what 
gift to buy or how much to spend, 
students celebrated birthdays, 
anniversaries or holidays with 
friends and family. 


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With wall size bulletin 
boards, snapshot covered mir- 
rors and ceiling to floor posters 
of everyone from Michael Jordan 
to Julia Roberts or Mel Gibson to 
Vanilla Ice, teens transformed 
their rooms into personalized 
havens. 

To add individual touches to 
their rooms, students adorned 
their walls, floors and every inch 
of livable space with objects that 
reflect their personalities. " I 
decorate my room with cactus 
plants and little weird statues 
like my Mr. Budda Man," MEgan 
Luksich, sophomore, said. 

Hobbies often lent themselves 
as decorating tools. "I like boats 
so I have a big painting of a ship 
in my room," Geoff Apato, sen- 
ior, said. 

When bored with just plain 
paint or wall paper, students 
filled every bit of wall space with 
posters from concerts and mov- 
ies or just pages torn from the 
swimsuit issue of Sports Illus- 
trated or the latest issue of 
J.Crew. "I put up pictures of 
friends and dances and Chicago 
sports teams," Janet Oi, senior, 
said. "I also have my big life-size 
Paddington bear." 

Whether for a change of pace 
or just for fun, students added 
personal touches to spruce up 
the atmosphere of their rooms. 



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Award Winners 


Culminating the achievements of 
the year, Academic Awards Night 
recognized students' accomplish- 
ments with scholarships, certificates 
and honors. 


• Valedictorian: Russell Yu 

• Salutatorian: Julie Rouse 

• Top 10 Seniors: Russell Yu, Julie Rouse, Ravi 
Nagubadi, Benjamin Hankin, Maya Colakovic, 
Djerrick Tan, David Levin, Jill Uylaki, Thad Mead 
and Jennifer Engle. 

• Scholarships and awards were given to Kristen 
Argus, senior, United States Military Academy 
Scholarship; Maya Calakovic, Society of Womens 
Engineers Award, a Purdue University Certificate 
of Recognition and a Tandy Technology Scholars 
Award; Aleksandra Desancic, Junior Acheive- 
ment/LTV Corporation Scolarship; Jennifer Engle, 
National Merit Commended Student and Purdue 
University Certificate of Recognition; Megan Ford, 
National HonorSociety Paul Rakos Scholarship; Jeff 
Fransiski, Tri-Kappa Scholarship; Linus Ghandi, 
National Honor Society Scholarship; Jamie Gard- 
ner, National Merit Commended Student; Mary 
Giannini, Munster Kiwanis Scholarship; Dawn 
Glinski, Times Quality Carrier Scholarship. 
•Scholarship honors went to Anisha Grover, Pur- 
due University Certificate of Recognition; Benjamin 
Hankin, Tandy Technology Scholars Award; Jeff 
Jorge, Hispanic Coordinating Council Outstanding 
Athlete Award; Mike Koh, National Merit Com- 
mended Student, Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholar- 
ship; Steven Kopenec, Quincy College Scholarship; 
Karyn Krol, Scholastic Art Award Certificate of 
Merit, National Photography Certificate of Merit; 
Tara Krull, St. Mary's College Presidential Scholars 
Award; David Levin, National Merit Commended 
Student, Purdue University Certificate of Recogni- 
tion; Sharmili Majmudar, National Merit Scholar- 
ship Finalist, George Washington University Merit 
Scholarship; Michael Marchese, Italian-American 
Women's Club Scholarship, Ivy Tech Tuition Schol- 
arship, Johnson & Wales/DECA State Scholarship, 
Johnson & Wales/DECA National Scholarship, 
Johnson & Wales Academic Scholarship, Junior 
Achievement/ LTV Corporation Scholarship, Jun- 
ior Achievement Officer of the Year. 

• Scholarship and award honors went to James 
McHie, National Merit Commended Student, 
United Air Force Academy Scholarship; Thad 
Mead, National Merit Commended Student, Rose- 
Hulman Institute Honors Scholarship; Ravi 
Nagubadi, National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship, Tandy Technol- 
ogy Scholars Award; Bryan Newton, National Merit 
Commended Student; Larry Page, Times Quality 
Carrier Scholarship; Greg Piniak, National Merit 
Commended Student, Munster Kiwanis Scholar- 
ship; Greg Quagliara, Wabash College Presidential 
Scholarship; Julie Rouse, Hoosier Scholarship 
Award, Society of Women Engineers Award, Pur- 
due Certificate of Recognition, Tandy Technology 
Scholars Award; Kirk Schmitz, Times Quality Car- 
rier Scholarship; Cindy Strain, National Merit Schol- 
arship Finalist. 

• Awards went to Age Tabion, National Merit Com- 
mended Student; Djerrick Tan, Tandy Technology 
Scholars Award; Karen Thomas, Hope College 
Alumni Honors Scholarship; Urzula Urzua, Univer- 
sity of Michigan Scholar Award, Michigan State 
University Academic Excellence Scholarship, Na- 
tional Merit Commended Student, All-Inland Steel 


Scholarship, Indiana University Minority Achievers 
Scholarship, Northwest Indiana Hispanic Scholars 
Award, Senator Richard J. Lugar Scholarship; Jill 
Uylaki, Daughters of the American Revolution Citi- 
zens Scholarship, Shell Century 3 Leaders Scholarship, 
VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship; Dino Vrehas, 
Johnson & Wales/DECA State Scholarship; Paul 
Wang, Wabash College President's Scholarship; 
Russell Yu, Hoosier Scholar Award, National Merit 
Scholarship Finalist, Northwestern University Merit 
Scholarship, Purdue University Certificate of Recogni- 
tion, Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship, Tandy Tech- 
nology Scholars Award, Tandy Outstanding MHS 
Student Award. 

•Presidential Academic Fitness Award: Kristen Ar- 
gus, Emily Baciu, Kim Banas, Lauren Bomberger, 
Nathan Cashman, Tim Chen, Maya Colakovic, John 
Czapkowicz, Aleksandra Desancic, Renee Dywan, 
Jennifer Engle, Deanna Ewers, Andrea Foltz, Megan 
Ford, Jeff Franciski, Linus Gandhi, Jamie Gardner, 
Mary Giannini, Dawn Glinski, Anisha Grover, Richard 
Hadidian, Benjamin Hankin, Michelle Harbison, 
Karen Hughes, Jeff Jorge, Young Kim, Mike Koh, Steve 
Kopenec, Karyn Krol, Tara Krull, Karen Lamott, Joe 
Legaspi, David Levin, Mira Loh, Shelley Lucas and 
Sharmili Majmudar. Also Julius Mapalad, Mike 
Marchese, James McHie, Thad Mead, Dennis Mester- 
harm, Ravi Nagubadi, Bryan Newton, Catherine 
O'Connor, Michele Osinski, Larry Page, Won Park, 
Nick Paulson, Lynn Pavlovich, Greg Piniak, Greg 
Quagliara, Ted Reffkin, Julie Rouse, Marcee Rueth, 
Maria Sawaya, Kirk Schmitz, Julie Schoop, Jen Smith, 
Beth Sohrbeck, Cindy Strain, Nancy Strick, Shelley 
Strong, Adrian Tabion, Djerrick Tan, Karen Thomas, 
Susan Trovinger, Val Tsoutsouris, Cari Ugent, Urzula 
Urzua, Jill Uylaki, Paul Wang, Jim Whited, Lynn Wild, 
Russell Yu and Rosanne Zurad. 

•Departmental Awards: in art to Outstanding Senior 
Karyn Krol and honors to freshman Brian Ross, sopho- 
more Doug Cenko and seniors Larry Page and Cindy 
Strain; in Business Education to Outstanding Senior 
Helen Chronowski, and honors to juniors James Ballon 
and Michael Smosna and seniors Kim Banas, Kris 
Blees, Dawn Glinski, Natalie Kime, Karen Larsen, 
Michael Marchese, Karen Thomas and Susan Trovin- 
ger. English Department honors went to Outstanding 
Senior Jennifer Engle; and freshmen Christina Mead, 
Brian Ross and Yogini Samudra; sophomore Dorothy 
Pomroy; juniors Aileen Castor, Shejkh Manzoor Elahi 
and Elizabeth Tan; and seniors Frank Capic, Benjamin 
Hankin and Marina Miletic. Foreign Language recog- 
nition went to Outstanding Senior Julie Schoop; fresh- 
men Lisa Krieger, Brian Ross and Chirag Shah; sopho- 
more Amanda Fisher; juniors Brian Ellis, David Fekete, 
Elizabeth Tan and Michelle Wantroba; and seniors 
Sharmili Majmudar and Jill Uylaki. The Home Eco- 
nomics Department recognized Outstanding Senior 
Jennifer Smith. Honors went to seniors Geoffrey 
Apato, Anne Dudek, Michele Osinski, Lynn Panchisin, 
Jennifer Peters, Elliot Pinkie and Elizabeth Reck. 
Mathematics Department honors went to Outstanding 
Senior Russell Yu along with freshman Gar Park and 
Judy Sun; sophomore James Zaw'ada; and juniors 
Sheikh Manzoor Elahi, Adam Lasic, Charles Paik and 
Ehrlich Tan. The Music Department honored Regina 
Rossi as the Outstanding Senior. Honors also went to 
seniors Maya Colakovic, Michelle Harbison, Karen 


Hughes, Thad Mead, Dennis Mesterharm, Cather- 
ine O'Connor, Christopher St.Leger, Adrian Tabion, 
Karen Thomas and Peter Wujek. The Physical Edu- 
cation Department recognized freshman Dawn Ba- 
inbridge, Chris Compton, Milan Dotlich, Matt Fulk, 
Patricia Hemingway, Christina Mead, Jamie 
Muskin, Lauren Pelc, Troy Smith and Grady Willis. 
The Science Department honored Russell Yu as the 
Outstanding Senior. Social Studies Department 
awards went to Outstanding Senior Jill Uylaki along 
with seniors Deanna Ewers, Karen Lamott, Marina 
Miletic, Thad Mead, Elizabeth Reck, Regina Rossi, 
Julie Rossi, Julie Rouse, Val Tsoutsouris, Ursula 
Urzua and Rosanne Zurad. 

•Top 10 Juniors: Barron Mark Palmer, Elizabeth 
Tan, Melody Sun, Ehrlich Tan, Amy Piniak, Pankaj 
Jain, Anne Hurley, John Dulany, Tina Yarovsky, 
Charles Paik and Mark Matuska. 

•Top 10 Sophomores: Michael Doerner, Dorothy 
Pomroy, Michael Rawlings, James Zawada, Amy 
Brown, Bradley Wadle, Lisa Saks, David Kobe, Min 
Sik Park and Amanda Fisher. 

•Top 10 Freshmen: Christina Mead, Amy Stover, 
Mark Gralewski, Galyn Gasparovic, Judy Sun, lan 
Tan,JulieShah,MayteeBoonyapredee,Lisa Krieger, 
Steve Tulowitzki, Peter Ronco and Andrew' Durta. 

• Perfect Attendance Awards: senior Brian Catt; jun- 
iors Scott Skoney and Ryan Wong; sophomores 
David Kobe, Lawrence Luna, Min Sik Park, Ajit Patil 
and Ulysses Rosales; freshmen Maytee Boonyapre- 
dee, Anthony Darrington, Michael Jez, Jaime 
Muskin, Amy Stover and Eric Trzupek. 

•Academic Competition Awards: freshmen Cos- 
min Dobrescu, Mark Gralewski, Christine Kunelis, 
Christina Mead and Judy Sun; sophomores Michael 
Doerner, Brian Huang, Alan Shu tko, Bradley Wadle, 
William Wilson and James Zaw'ada; juniors Brian 
Adley, Sanjeev Balajee, David Fekete, Sheikh 
Manzoor Elahi, John D. Lazar, Christopher Maka, 
Charles Paik, Barron Mark Palmer, Ravi Sekhar, Mi- 
chael Smosna, Melody Sun, Ehrlich Tan, Elizabeth 
Tan, Daniel Watanapongse and Ryan Wong; and 
seniors Nathan Cashman, Maya Colakovic, Linus 
Gandhi, Michael Koh, Joseph Legaspi, Julius 
Mapalad, Thad Mead, Maria Sawaya, Val Tsout- 
souris, Ursula Urzua, Jill Uylaki, Mary-Tina Vrehas, 
Lynn Wild, Harold Wilke and Russell Yu. 

•Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation Award: sopho- 
more Miranda Zambo. 

•Niksic Memorial Award: seniors Karyn Krol for 
art and Tim Koziatek for baseball. 

•Tri-Kappa Top One Percent of the Junior Class 
Awards: Barron Mark Palmer, Elizabeth Tan and 
Melody Sun. 

•Wallace R. Underwood Educational Award: sen- 
ior Jennifer Smith. 

•Student Leadership Award: senior Adrian Ta- 
bion. 

• Principal's Awards for Excellence: seniors Kristen 
Argus, Jennifer Engle, Andrea Foltz, James McHie, 
Gregory Piniak, Cynthia Strain, Regina Rossi and 
Urzula Urzua; juniors Sanjeev Balajee, Pankaj Jain, 
John D. Lazar, Carrie Mandon, Christopher Pavelka, 
Julie Pearson, Amy Piniak and Kristen Tuzikowski; 
sophomores Kimberly Vargo and Bradley Wadle; 
and freshmen Laura Andreshak and Amanda 
Brown. 


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Booster Club 


David Allen 
Dr. Leslie Bombar 
Stephen Brenman 
Dr. Albert Costello 
Richard Deignan 
Jo Dunning 


Mustang 

Richard Dunning 
James Dye 
Edinger Plumbing 
Dr. Henry Giragos 
Dr. John Gustaitis 
Irv Lang 


500 Club 

James Price 
Mr. and Mrs. Stover 
Neil Tanis 
Joe Yukich 

Norton 


Victor Kirsch 
James Koufos 
Pete Largus 
Don Lee 
Pat Norton 
in Memory of Robert 


fled & White 300 Club 


David Allen 
Mr. Albert Archer 
Dr. Leslie Bombar 
Stephen Brenman 
Robert Cantrell 
Carpetland, U.S.A. 
James Cerajewski 
Dr. Albert Costello 
Dave Creviston 
Richard Deignan 
Jo Dunning 
Richard Dunning 


James Dye 

James Etling 

Edinger Plumbing 

Dr. Henry Giragos 

Dr. John Gustaitis 

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Harle 

Don Johnson 

George Kiernan 

Victor Kirsch 

Frank Kish 

James Koufos 


Irv Lang 

Pete Largus 

Dr. Herbert Lautz 

Don Lee 

Mrs. H. Montes 

Dr. William Morris 

Munster F.O.P. Lodge 

John and Mary Lou Mybeck 

Pat Norton 

in Memory of Robert Norton 
James Price 
Jerome Reppa 


Michael Saksa 
Bob Sannito 
Casper Schmidt 
Dr. Jerry Smith 
Tedd Springer 
Mr. and Mrs. Stover 
Neil Tanis 

Dr. and Mrs. Tieh Wang 
Dr. Wallace Underwood 
Emil Willman 
Joseph Wleklinski 
Joe Yukich 



Munster High School 
Booster Club members 
provide welcomed support 
for athletic teams and 
organizations. The newly- 
built baseball field dugouts 
were funded by this support 
booster group. 


*246# Booster Club 


Bill & Teri Adoba 

Spiros & Karen Arethas 

Mr. & Mrs. Sam Asch 

Mr. & Mrs. Bacha 

Emil & Julie Baciu 

Doris Bagull 

Tom & Sue Barber 

Frank & Sue Berzinis 

Joseph & Marlene Blees 

Dave & Ellen Byrne 

Mr. & Mrs. John R. Byrne 

Don & Tina Campbell 

Jay & Jodi Chrustowski 

Dr. & Mrs. Doug J. Chung 

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Clark 

Lenny & Linda Cohen 

Mr. & Mrs. Chris Crepeau 

Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Cullen 

Michael & Rhonda Damjanovich 

Dennis & Dianne DeChantal 

Mark & Brenda Echterling 

Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. Economou 

Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Edwards 

Michael & Linda Einsele 

Mr. & Mrs. E. E. Engle 

JoAnn & Donche 

Erakovich-Andonov 
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Fehring 
Mr. & Mrs. John Fekete 
Kevin & Cathy Ferguson 
Tim & Frankie Fesko 
Phil & Sandy Fisher 
Greg & Marilyn Fleischman 
Jimmy & Roseann Franks 
Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Gardner 
Joe & Marcia Gasparovic 
Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Glueckert, Jr. 

Mr. & Mrs. Norm Gordon & Family 

Mr. & Mrs. John Gryn 

Dr. & Mrs. John Gustaitis 

Marianne & Dean Hall 

Lawrence & Lee Hankin 

Pete & Mary Hatton 

Mr. & Mrs. George Hayes 


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John & Janice Holka 

Jim & Donna Prisby 

Norman & Sherry Houser 

Mr. & Mrs George Rasch 

Mr. & Mrs. R. M. Hurley 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Regeski & Family 

Tom & Lorraine Jez 

Mr. & Mrs. T. J. Renwald 

Mr. & Mrs. Victor Jorge 

The Jim Revercomb & Family 

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery Kaplan 

The Robbins Family 

Jim & Arlene Kender 

Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Rosenband 

Tom & Cindy Keslin & Family 

Linda & Robert Rosenthal 

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kicho 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ross 

Jackie & Greg Kime 

Tom & Jan Rucinski 

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Kirch 

Herb & Betty Rueth 

Mr. & Mrs. Keith A. Kolb 

David & Arlene Russell 

Tom & Jan Konokoly 

Floyd & Mary Lou Sanders 

Jerry & Sharon Koziatek 

The Al Santucci Family 

Frank & Celia Krist 

Tim & Colleen Schock 

Stan & Margaret Krol 

Mara, David & Sharon Scott 

Mr. & Mrs. A. Kusiak 

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Siska 

Attorney Rudy C. Kutansky 

Rod & Marlene Sohrbeck 

Bev & Rich Lasky 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Stojkovich 

Mr. & Mrs. Ron Layer 

Dr. & Mrs. M. C. Stover 

Dan & Sue Lazar 

Mr. & Mrs. James Strain 

Jim & Linda Liming 

The Strudas Family 

Nacy & Pro LoDuca 

Team Spirit 

Jerry & June Long 

Torreano Family 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Lukas 

The Triana Family 

Dr. & Mrs. Jose Mapalad 

Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Trovinger & Family 

Akinori Maruta 

Dr. & Mrs. George V. Tsoutsouris & Family 

Mr. & Mrs. James E. McHie 

Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Tulowitzki 

Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Metz 

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Uylaki 

Carl & Patti Miller 

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Vargo 

Mr. & Mrs. John T. Molnar 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Viviano 

Ronald and Lorelle Moritz 

Gregory R. Warda, M. D. 

John & Mary Lou Mybeck 

Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Webber 

Gary & Jill Newsom 

Ed & Sheila Weber 

Ron & Margit O’Connor 

Jim & Donna Weidenfeller 

Jay C. Paik 

Dr. & Mrs. Howard Weinberg 

Pascal Communications 

Mr. & Mrs. R. Wierzbinski 

Dr. & Mrs. Ron Pavelka 

Martha Wilke 

Mr & Mrs. James Pavlovich 

Mr. & Mrs. Ed Winn 

Dave & Carol Pelc 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wojcik 

Brad & Cindy Piniak 

Jim & Carole Yarovsky 

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Pomroy 

Dan & Jacquie Zambo 

Sylvester & Kathy Porras 

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald J. Ziol 


Patrons #247^ 




A Sarah 
Ambos, 
freshman 

"I value my New 
Kids posters, pins 
and books because 
I love them, espe- 
cially Donnie 
Wahlberg." 


Adams, David 103, 194 
ASC. Automotive 235 
AAA Carpet & Furniture 
Cleaners 227 

Academic Competition 78 
Academic Divi der 52, 53 

Adley, Brian 98, 182 
Adley, Monica59, 118, 188, 230 
Administration 204, 205 
Adoba, Elle 23, 49, 56, 95, 97, 
120, 188, 191 

Adoba, Nathan 87, 88, 97, 114, 
167, 224, 226 
Ads Divider 206, 207 
Affordable Communications 
231 

After Hours 16, 17 

Agnew, Tia 60, 61, 79, 87, 88, 
92, 93, 95, 97, 104, 167, 174 
Albright, Mrs. Jennifer 24, 82, 
200 

Alcala, Alfredo 112, 194 

Alcala, Charlie 

Alcala, Monica 1 1, 93, 95, 100, 

103. 182 

Alexanders 216 
Alie, Mazen 129, 188 
Alie, Tamara 125, 182 
Allen Landscape Centre 236 
Alonzo, Anthony 98, 188 
Altschul, Aaron 78, 98, 104,182 
Altschul, Adena 59, 188, 230 
Ambos, Sarah 194 
Amdahl, Kristi 125, 194 
American Highway Carriers 
231 

American Savings 226 

Amptmever, Becky 85, 167, 

181 

Anaderio, Mary 
Anderson Motors 224 
Anderson, Katherine 10, 29, 

52. 53. 60. 78. 118. 182 
Andreshak, Laura 81, 104, 122, 
194, 198 

Anzur, Natalie 83, 90, 188, 212 
Apato, Geoffrey 8, 51, 80, 81, 
83, 87, 88, 167, 170 
Apato, Kristin 10, 82, 91, 194, 
198,212 

Arcella, Trudy 59, 100, 104, 

188 

Archer, Brandi 194 
Arethas, Nicole 82, 194 
Argus, Kristen 17, 95, 167, 181 
Arnold, Tonya 188 
Ask, Jodi 8, 9,12,189 
Ask, Kim 81,82,194 
Astronomy 78, 79 
Auburn, Mrs. Mary 200 


B Jeff 

Bendis, 

"I didn't have to kiss 
up to my girlfriend's 
parents, they 
couldn't help but 
love me." 


Bacha, Natalie 85, 93, 104, 122, 
199 

Baciu, Emily 80, 83, 92, 95, 97, 
98,101,122, 167,216,239 
Baciu, Jeanine 100, 104, 122, 
132, 199 

Baggett, lan 21,91,116,117, 

136. 188 

Baggett, Robert 21, 91, 116, 

117.136.188 

Bagull, Jeffrey 28, 112, 136, 199 
Bagull, Michael 4, 12, 36, 69, 

110.111.158.167.172 
Bailey, Chris 188 
Bainbridge, Dawn 82, 197,199 
Bainbridge, Deb 182 

Baker, Andrew 199, 212 
Baker, Matt 111, 129, 188 
Baker, Ryan 103, 182, 188 
Balajee, Sanieev 25, 78, 79, 81, 
82, 89, 93, 97, 99, 101, 104, 1 14, 

126, 182 

Balasia, Tim 188, 

Bale, Steve 112, 199 
Ballon, James 182 
Balon, Joe 183 
Balon, Mary 94, 167 
Banach, Jason 25, 47, 93, 101, 

167. 172 

Banas, Kimberly 167, 170, 220 
Bannister, Jacquelyn 124, 125, 

163, 167 

Barai, Suiata 101, 103, 104, 199 
Barber, David 167 
Barber, Jason 167 
Barber, Robert 136, 195 
Barber, Thomas 195 
Baretz, Suzanne 195 
Barker, Jason 1 1 1 , 1 88 
Barrow, Catherine 125, 195 
Barrow, Kitty 125, 195 
Barsic, Brooke 85, 167, 181 
Barton, Heather 93, 103, 188 
Baseball 154, 155, 156, 157 
Basketball, Boys' 134, 135, 
136, 137 

Basketball, Girls' 130, 131, 
132, 133 

Battle of the Bands 20,21 
Bawden, Mr. James 204 
Bazarko, Jason 1 1 1 , 188 
Beach, Greg 182 
Begonia, Jennifer 103, 195 
Benling, Kathleen 125, 182 
Bell, Craig 167 
Bendis, Jeff 50, 111, 161, 188, 
189, 211,212,219 
Bennett, Jim 87, 182 



Benoit, Bob 84, 167 
Bernat, Alan 84, 182 
Bert's Shell Auto Care 222 
Bertagnolli, Tim 49, 182, 183, 
185 

Berzinis, Benjamin 36, 127, 
135, 137, 167, 170, 176, 181 
Berzinis, Jill 97, 182, 237 
Bieszczat, Jennifer 123, 195 
Big Red Sports 221 
Biggerstaff, Blythe 19, 182 
Bike Route 213 
Bilimoria, Karl 62, 129, 195 
Blacke, Stephanie 94, 125, 188, 
193 

Blanchard, Karen 73, 99, 101, 
188 

Blanco, Heather 188 
Blazevich, Steven 20, 75, 167, 
181,227 

Blees, Amanda 37, 48, 83, 103, 
108, 188, 193 

Blees, Kristine 72, 81, 95, 97, 
98, 122, 161, 167, 216, 226, 228, 
239 

Block, Jamie 82, 102, 195, 197 
Blonski, Lawrence 
Blue, Amy 167, 176 
Blue, Laura 188 
Bochnowski, A1112 
Boehm, Karl 15, 56, 166, 167 
Bognar, Tim 42, 43, 101, 104, 

112.195 

Bogucki, John 17, 188, 212 
Bogucki, Robert 188, 212 
Bonlin, Jim 84 
Bohling, Aric 188 
Bohling, Chad 112, 195 
Boilek, Rebecca 46, 55, 87, 88, 
102, 111, 161, 167, 174 
Boilek, Thomas 194, 195 
Bomberger, Lauren 23, 39, 87, 

88. 93. 95. 102. 108. 167 
Bonnar, Brent 112, 195, 224 
Bonnar, John 
Boomsma, Kent 188, 212 
Boonyapredee, Maytee 81, 

100. 129. 195 

Booth, Mrs. Margaret 95, 200 
Boredom 30, 31 
Born, Jason 129 
Bostick, Adam 188 
Bournazos, Matt 182 
Bovara, Gina 132, 195 
Boyle, Kate 10, 104, 195 
Boyle, Kelly 167 
Boyle, Susanne 122, 195 
Brackett, Jeremie 112, 195, 212 
Brady, Chris 182 
Brauer, Brad 136, 188 
Braun, Mrs. Phyllis 200 
Brennan, Barbara 38, 132, 195 
Brennan, James 98, 102, 136, 
189 

Brennan, Jim 98, 102, 136, 189 
Breuker, Jill 85, 87,167 
Breuker, Joel 87, 189, 212 
Briar Ridge Pro-Shop 225 
Brickman, Heather 40, 41, 87, 

88.101.104. 167 
Brietzke, Amy 47, 102, 188 
Briski, Heather 1, 11, 49, 195 
Briski, Jennifer 60, 182 
Broadway Music 238 
Brom, Debbi 122, 182 
Brown, Amanda 8, 9, 97, 195, 
197 

Brown, Amy 79, 83, 91, 101, 
102, 108, 122, 136, 188„ 189, 
212 


Brown, David 91, 97, 98, 188, 

211,212 

Brown, Dr. Lorin M. 212 

Brown, Mrs. Helen 205 
Brumm's Bloomin' Barn 209 
Bryant, Dana 188 
Budarz, Beth 24, 85, 195 
Budget Sign Shop 231 
Budzik, Laura 93, 104, 195 
Buikema, Amy 3, 104, 195 
Bukorovic, Dee 91, 98, 182 
Bukowski, Jenniferl67 
Burbich, Mrs. Elaine 200 
Burgess, Bradley 188 
Burkey, John 128, 129, 188 
Burn-Kish Funeral Homes 211 
Burrell, Tony 195, 211 
Bushwackers 213 
Byczko, Charissa 195 
Byczko, Christopher 98, 101, 
132, 182, 185 
Byrne, Alison 122, 195 
Byrne, Julie 56, 69, 188, 212, 
Byrom, Sarah 182 


( fc John 
ttzapkowicz, 
senior 

7 

"I'd like to thank my 
personal campaign 
manager." 


Cabagnot, Roque 100, 195, 197 
Caddick, Brad 112,195,238 
Caddick, William 81, 94, 168, 
224 

Calumet Construction 
Corporation 225 
Calumet National Bank 217 

Camire, Mrs. Rita 118, 119 
Campbell, Brigette 3, 93, 104, 

132, 195 

Campo, Jennifer 
Cantwell, Nina 

Capic, Cathy 100, 118, 189, 230 
Capic, Frank 81, 93, 168 
Carlos, Maria 93, 100, 189 
Carlos, Vincent 116 
Carlson, Renee 195 
Carlson, Scott 166, 167 
Carlson, Susan 93, 104, 195 
Carnagey, Craig 189 
Carrara, Anthony 79, 80, 189 
Carter, Heather 182 
Cashman, Nathan 94, 167 
Casper, Kevin 13, 29, 182 
Castor, Aileen 17, 29, 35, 51, 
78, 82,87,103,104,182,183, 
231, 235, 237 
Castor, Yvette 29, 35 
Catt, Brian 167 
Catt, Krista 189 
CEC, Freshmen 82 
CEC, Junior 82 
CEC, Senior 83 
CEC, Sophomore 83 
Celozzi, Frank 129, 195 
Cenko, David 111, 189 
Cenko, Douglas 189 
Center For Visual and 
Performing Arts 241 
Certified Driving School 238 
Chandrani, Puja 79, 98, 189 
Chansler, Beth 17, 85, 138, 195 
Chansler, Jason 111, 138, 189 
Chastain, Lisa 22, 182, 183 
Cheek, Sean 104, 167, 182 
Cheerleaders 108, 109 
Chen, Timothy 81 
Chevigney, John 87, 114, 182 
Children's Place II 215 
Christy, Ryan 
Chronowski, Helen 167 


#248 # Index 


Chronowski, John 136, 182, 
195 

Chrustowski, Kim 111, 130 
Chung, Brian 79, 98, TOO, 103 
189 

Chung, Catherine 59, 79, 
87,93, 96,102,103,182 
Ciesielski, Tami 84, 87, 182, 
183 

City Life 18, 19 
Clark, Brad 87, 88, 167 
Clark, Mr. Phil 200 
Class Executive Council 82 

83 

Clements, Anthony 20, 47, 87 
111, 162, 168, 172 
Cleve, John 195 
Clifford, Victoria 90, 98, 100 

103, 104, 189 
Clubs Divider 76, 77 
Cody, John 67, 168, 177 
Coffin, Chester 93, 135, 161, 
189 

Cohen, Adam 64, 65, 78, 87, 
88, 102, 168, 169,212 
Cohen, Lisa 182, 212 
Cohen, Mara 97, 182, 212 
Colakovic, Maya 78, 87, 88, 95, 

104. 130. 131. 163. 168 
Colbert, Steve 18, 78, 79, 80, 

91,93, 97,98,101,104,182 
Collard, Heather 189 
Colors 'n Coverings 215 
Commander 220 
Competitive Clubs 82, 83, 84, 
85 

Compton, Chris 112, 138, 139, 
195, 212 

Concialdi, Mr. Doug 116, 117 
Conklin, Keith 129, 195 
Conklin, Laurie 54, 79, 94, 125, 
168 

Conley, Jack 80, 195 
Conley, Kevin 23, 40, 65, 83, 
88, 104, 105, 168, 174, 176 
Conley, Lori 98, 100, 189 
Conley, Robert 189 
Conley, Shawn 189, 191, 224 
Connor, Ralph 195 
Consumer Roofing 218 
Cook, Aleice 182, 183 
Cook, Mrs. Karen 200 
Coppage, Mr. Hal 136 
Corley, Kyle 168 
Cornelison, Steven 111, 189 
Costa, Michelle 195 
Costino, Brandy 6, 93, 97, 104, 
182, 183 

Costino, Shawn 69, 195 
Coughlin, John 168 
Cover Rite Carpets 239 
Covert, Dan 189 
Cowgill, Bill 83, 87, 88, 90, 111 
168, 169 

Coyle, Jennifer 195 
Coyle, Tom 182 
Crepeau, Michelle 122, 123, 
195 

Crepeau, Mrs. Nancy 200 
Creviston, Meredith 90, 189 
Crier 81 

Cronin, Brian 28, 29, 103, 104, 
168, 177 

Cross-Country, Boys' 116, 117 
Cross-Country, Girls' 118, 

119 

Croston, Timothy 79, 81, 97, 
168 

Crowel, April 54, 57, 87, 94, 

98. 168 

CSO/Architects, Inc 213 
Cuban, Bob 168 
Cullen, Daria 195 
Culver, Curt 182 
Cummins, Russell 168 
Curme, Mr. Bruce 86, 200 
Cushing, Jennifer 195 
Czapala, Amy 91, 132, 19 r ' 
Czapkowicz, John 38, 102 

166. 168 

Czapla, Jonathan 1 1 1 , 1 36 , 189 
Czysczon, David 84, 182, 204 


9 


D Bob 

Drezewiecki, 

junior 

"To relieve stress I 
pop a pizza in the 
oven, and while I'm 
waiting for it to 
finish, I jam to my 
favorite group Led 
Zeppelin." 


Daily, Jolene 16, 33, 69, 94, 97, 

100, 182 

Dairy Queen 234 

Dal Corobbo, Christie 93, 98, 
100, 103, 104, 188 
Dalhoumi, Habib 189 
Damianovich, Amy 98, 100, 

101, 195 

Darnell, Jim 189 
Daros, Lester 4, 168 
Darren, Andy 111 
Darrington, Tony 93, 129, 195 
Darrow, Angie 108, 195 
Dartt, Miss Kathy 201 
DaSilva, Andre 168 
Dave's Camera Mart 234 
Davidson, Ron 114, 195 
Davis, Brian79, 87, 93, 101, 

111,182 

Davis, Jodie 103, 195 
Davis, Kevin 112, 194, 195 
Dawson, Rick 188 
Deboer, Derek 11, 33, 56, 81, 

101, 168 

Deca, Junior 84 
Deca, Senior 85 
DeChantel, Jeffrey 12, 66, 111, 

126. 134. 135. 168 

Della Rocco, Renee 90, 103, 

188 

Depa, David 195 
Depa, Janet 85, 103, 105, dl68, 
212 

Deren, Andy 93, 188, 212 
DeRosa, Jeff 98, 114, 188, 193 
Derrico, Sarah 93, 101, 188, 

223 

Desancic, Aleksandra 78, 81, 

85. 86. 97. 98. 104. 168 
Desperate Hours 40, 41 
DeVries, Jennifer 93, 97, 103, 
182, 187 

Diamond, Christopher 168 
Diederich, Chris 117, 138, 139, 

188, 212 

Diezi, Rob 80, 188 
Dobkowski, Jodi 188 
Dobrescu, Cosmin 100, 129, 
195 

Dodd, David 84, 182 
Doerner, Michael 78, 83, 84, 
93,98,101,105,189 
Doerner, Raymond 102, 114, 
195 

Doherty, Jeff 16, 35, 84, 85, 87, 

111,182,211,212 
Doherty, John 126 
Dolatowski, Adam 182, 183 
Dombrowski, Christine 189 
Dombrowski, Daniel 110, 111 
Dominik, Nancy 182, 183 
Donald Webber Mortgage 
Co. 236 

Dorka, Chris 195 
Dotlich, Milan 91, 112, 128, 
129, 195, 197 
Doukas, Pete 182 
Dovellos, Mike 129, 195 
Dragomer, Ed 117, 188 
Dragomer, Serge 91 
Dragomer, Sharon 60, 65, 84, 
168 


Drake, Reed 188 
Drzwiecki, Bob 57, 182 
Dudek, Anne 168 
Dulany, Jeff 78, 182 
Dulany, John 78, 91, 182 
Dumaresq, Aaron 129, 195 
Dunn, John 93, 97, 98, 101, 136, 

194, 195 

Duran, Micheal 188 
Duray, Lisa 182 
Durham, Nancy 168 
Duron, Jackie 84 
Duron, Tina 84, 168 
Durta, Andrew 195 
Dywan, Renee 85, 168 

E Duane 
Erikson, 
senior 

"Feet truly are 
hands that just 
didn't make it." 


East, Kelly 81,93,195,212 
Echterling, Christina 195 
Echterling, Jeff 81, 140, 168, 
224 

Economou, Matt 63, 129, 195, 
198 

Economou, Peter 195 
Edgcomb, Brian 182 
Edgcomb, Valerie 182 
Edington, John 188 
Edington, Karen 125, 195 
Edington, Mr. John 200, 203 
Educational Edge 232 
Edwardo's 230 
Edwards, Candace 93, 195 
Einsele, Carrie 188, 230 
Eldridge, Brian 112, 195, 198 
Eldridge, Katherine 54, 168, 
198 

Ellis, Brian 49, 78, 81, 91, 97, 

103, 104, 182 

Elman, Amanda 15, 91, 97, 
101, 102, 104, 188, 191 
Elman, Mrs. Linda 200, 203 
El wood, Steven 111, 188 
Emlund, Mr. Chuck 138, 139 
Engle, Jennifer 67, 95, 97, 98, 
101, 168, 216 

Engstrom, Mrs. Helen 200 

Ensembles, Junior Boys 87 
Ensembles, Junior Girls 87 
Ensembles, Senior Boys 87 
Ensembles, Senior Girls 87 
Ensembles, Senior Mixed 88 
Ensembles, Sophomore Girls 
90 

Entertaining Clubs 94, 95, 96, 

97 

Environmental Construction 

237 

Erakovich, Geoffrey 162, 182, 
183, 212 

Erikson, Duane 87, 97, 170, 
171, 226, 239 

Ewers, Deanna 56, 95, 125, 171 
Ewers, Scott 117, 129, 195 
Ewing, John 182, 183 188 
Ewing, Margaret 81, 97, 212 



Kevin 
Ferguson, 
junior 

"JusfTook at her -- 
now that's a 


personality." 


Faculty 200, 201, 202, 203 
Fage, George 189 
Falaschetti, Anthony 
Falaschetti, Sara 11, 90, 189 
Fall Play 40, 41 
Fant, Michael 171 
Farkas, Beth 100, 188, 212 
Fech, Erin 35, 79, 97, 102, 108, 
160, 188, 189 
Fehring Printers 235 
Fehring, Randy 103, 182, 235 
Fekete, David 78, 81, 93, 182 
Fekete, Mike 93, 195 
Fergison, Sue 182 
Ferguson, Kevin 10, 93, 101, 
182 

Fesko, Mrs. Frankie 109 
Fesko, Tim 112, 195 
Fierek, Chris 81, 97, 188, 193 
Finerty, Jonathon29, 188 
Finlon, Tammy 84 
Finwall, Jenna 195 
Firrek, Nicolel96 
First National Bank of East 
Chicago 216 

Fisher, Amanda 82, 101, 102, 
104, 122, 188 
Fix, Mr. Doug 200 
Flag Corps 90, 91 
Fleck, Debbie 90, 188 
Fleischman, Erik 188, 191, 193, 
121 

Florczak, Joe 135 
Florczak, Jon 20, 21, 79, 81, 93, 
97, 100, 101, 102, 182, 196 
Floutsis, Alexander 85, 111, 

171,212 

Folta, Natalie 122, 188 
Foltz, Andrea 87, 88, 95, 102, 

104. 169. 171 

Football 110,111,112,113 
Ford, Megan 81, 95, 98, 101, 

104. 171 

Fort, Mr. Gene 41, 69, 92 
Fortener, William 85, 170, 171 
Fortin, Chris 112, 196 
Fortner, Mr. Don 122, 200 
Fowler, Jeffrey 196 
Franciski, Jeff 78, 95, 171 
Frank, Margaret 189 
Frank, Marsha 182 
Frank, Myron 171 
Frankevicius, Lisa 171 
Franklin, Mr. Dave 111, 112, 
158, 200 

Frazier, Emilie 189 
French Club 91, 93 
Freshmen 194,195, 196, 197, 
198, 199 
Friends 10, 11 
Fulk, Matt 129, 196 
Fun Clubs 78, 79, 80, 81 


G Jamie 

Gardner, 

senior 

"We should have 
valet parking. The 
juniors can park for 
the seniors." 


Gailmard, Sean 87, 89, 96, 97, 
111, 182 

Gainer Banks 227 

Gandhi, Linus 78, 95, 171 
Gandhi, Liza 98, 103, 190 
Ganser, David 182 
Garcia, Georgina 
Garcia, Georgina 190 
Gardberg, Brooke 101, 171, 
231 

Gardner, Jamie 55, 66, 87, 88, 
95,140, 141, 170, 171,176,225 
Gardner, Jason 138, 190 
Garza, Kristina 10, 16, 17, 182, 
183 


Gasaway, Mrs. Terri 200 
Gasich, Alexandra 196 
Gaspar, Jennifer 94, 182, 183 
Gasparovic, Galyn 86, 120, 
121, 196, 238 

George's Concrete Co. Inc. 

226 

German Club 93 

Gerson, Shane 97, 104, 182, 
193 

Giannini, John 111, 190 
Giannini, Mary 97, 98, 171 
Gibbs, Joseph 129, 171 
Gill, Jennifer 125, 171 
Giovanni's 209 
Girl's Timing Organization 
94 

Gimus, Andrew 182 
Girot, Gabrielle 93, 97, 171 
Glackin, Denis 112, 196 
Glass, Lynn 190 
Glennon, Greg 79, 80, 182 
Glinski, Dawn 81, 85, 166, 
171 

Glueckert, April 23, 125, 196 
Golden, Damen 170, 171 
Goldyn, Sandy 98, 103, 182 
Goldyn, Shirley 64, 100, 103, 
196, 194 

Golf, Boys' 148, 149 
Golf, Girls' 120, 121 
Golubiewski, Mrs. Patricia 
200 

Gomez, Tracy 103, 196 
Gonce, Mrs. Margie 200 
Gont, Jamie 9 
Goodman, Greer 190 
Goodrich, Robert 
Gordon, Adam 97 
Gordon, Alan N. O.D. Inc. 
221 

Gordon, Shoshana 101, 120, 

196. 197.212 
Gossler, Lisa 66, 81, 171 
Grabowski, Renee 171 
Grabski, Kathryn 91, 97, 182 
Graduation 26, 27 
Gralewski, Mark 98, 196 
Gralweski, Matt 112 
Grasky, Leah 125, 163, 171 
Graves,Mr. Jeff . 60, 200 
Grayczyk, Patrice 84, 94, 171 
Green, Christopher 171, 182, 
183 

Greenbaum, Jason 102, 112, 
196, 212 

Gricus, Sandi 80, 104, 196 
Grover, Anisha 79, 93, 95, 
104,170,171,202 
Growden, Genia 196 
Gryn, Joanna 104, 190 
Guerra, Delores 190 
Gupta, Ravi 114, 190 
Gupta, Sandhya 43, 75, 79, 
97,100,101,103,104,182, 
183 

Gust, Amy 18, 61, 79, 91, 97, 
101, 102, 125, 162, 190 
Gustaitis, Alan 18, 51, 69, 87, 

88.110.111.171.212 
Gutierrez, Pedro 128, 129, 
182 


H Mrs. Linda 
Hess, 
School 
Board 

"There's nothing 
that will keep them 
(students) from 
having a lot of spirit 
and enthusiasm 
when it comes to 
Homecoming." 


H & H Rueth 215 

Hackney, Thomas 
Hadidian, Richard 16, 17, 169 
Hair Fashins by Charles 219 
Haiduk, Phillip 80, 196 
Haller, Mr. Ross 136, 200 
Hamei, Stephanie 132, 190 
Hamilton, Laurie 130, 131, 

132, 133 

Hammond Clinic & True 
Optical 228 

Hammond Lead Products 214 
Hanas, Carrie 196 
Hanas, Christopherl82 
Handle With Care Packaging 
Store 214 

Hankin, Benjamin 43, 71, 78, 
81,95, 97,98,101 
Hankin, David 84, 100, 102, 
196, 197 

Hansen, Adam 111, 190 
Hansen, Amy 100, 104, 122, 
196 

Hansen, Ivan 24, 28, 135, 182 
Hanusin, Kristin 190 
Harbison, Heather 90, 102, 

104, 190 

Harbison, Michelle 79, 80, 92, 
95, 97 

Hardy, Kristna 122, 196 
Harrington, Lauren 59, 78, 93, 

94, 182 

Harwood, Robin 125, 138, 196 
Hastings, Mrs. Nancy 81, 85, 
88, 90, 200 

Hatfield, Amy 11, 67, 94, 182, 
187 

Hatmaker, Michelle 190 
Hatton, Kristan 90, 102, 190 
Haussman, Mrs. Kelly 200 
Haverstock, Mr. Art 200, 203 
Hawkins, Mrs. De 200 
Hayes, Sean 111, 126, 190, 211 
Heath, Richard 190 
Hecimovich, Jaime 196 
Hedman, Joleen 196 
Heintz, Jennifer 182 
Heintz, Lisa 1, 190 
Heits 97 

Helton, Patrick 87, 111, 182 
Hemingway, Patti 62, 122, 

194, 196 

Hendrickson, Robert 196 
Herakovich, Adam 71 
Hernandez, Christine 182 
Hernandez, Lisa 102, 122, 130, 
133, 189, 190 

Hernandez, Paul 79, 87, 102, 

183 

Hesek, Deborah 103, 196 
Hess, Mrs. Linda 205 
Hessian, Chad 183 
Hestermann, Lisa 190 
Hieber, Claire 71, 84, 184 
Hilt, Cara 100, 104, 190 
Ho, Eugenia 196 
Hobby, Gregory 111, 184 
Hoekema, Caryn 196 
Hoekema, Lisa 84, 184 
Hoffman, Martha 204 
Hofmann, Michael 67, 184 
Holka, Stephen 112, 136, 196 
Holland, Alison 103, 196 
Hollaway, Amanda 93 
Holmberg, Mr. Richard 76, 77, 
200 

Home Life 34, 35 
Homecoming 12, 13, 14, 15 
Honor Clubs 86, 87, 88, 89 
Hoogeveen, Brian 184 
Hooker, Bradley 98, 196 
Horan Home Improvements 
232 

Horn, Mrs. Linda 200, 203 
Horner, Lisa 84, 97, 184, 256 
Horner, Paul 117, 190 
Hough, Mike 138, 196 
Houser, Eric 21 
Houser, Tracey 196 
Howarth, MicheaI190 
Hrej, Ed 73 
Huang, Brian 114, 190 
Huara, Trever 33, 64, 111, 126, 

184 


Index ♦ 249 * 



Hughes, Heather 
Hughes, Karen 87, 88, 104 
Hugus, Micheal 184 
Hulse, Burt 196 
Hundley, Lesile 104, 196 
Hundley, Sara 12, 22, 93, 183, 
184, 223, 226 
Hunt, Mr. Richard 200 
Hunt, Tamara 98, 103, 184 
Hurley, Anne 91, 97, 184 
Hurley, Robert 59 
Hutsenpiller, Rod 184, 212 



Katy 

Iglar, 

freshman 


"I'd dropped my 
tray in the cafeteria 
on the first day of 
school and every- 
one was starring at 
me." 


If You Don't Hurry 36, 37 
Iglar, Katy 81, 196 
Indoor Sports 140, 141 
Injuries 126, 127 
Irk, Mr. Doug 41, 42 
Irv Lang Institute 220 


T 

1 Jeff 

I Jorge, 

J “ 

"In my book, if he's 
going to beat me, 
he's going to be 
better than me; but 
instead, the refs 
beat me." 

J & J Coins 209 
Jabaay, Amy 196 
Jabaay, Kathleen 196 
Jabaay, Mikel84 
Jackson, Sean 84, 190 
Jacob, Matthew 184 
Jadernak, Jason 196, 224 
Jain, Pankaj 10, 91, 101, 184 
Janusonis, Joseph 11, 15, 169, 
172, 173 

Javate, AnaMarie 190 

Jazz Band 79 

Jenkins, Elizabeth 49, 75, 97, 

98, 102, 104, 173 
Jepson, Mr. Jon 129, 181, 210 
Jerich, Tricia 9, 16, 19, 56, 91, 
93, 97, 98, 102, 103, 104, 184, 
215 

Jewett, Michael 183, 184 
Jez, Michael 112, 196 
Jobs 32, 33 

John Hodson Coing 218 

Johnson and Higgins 216 
Johnson, Gregory 173 
Johnson, Kristin 82, 196 
Johnson, Lela 90, 97, 100, 184 
Johnson, Mrs. Barbara 200, 
204 


Johnson, Peter 29, 190 
Jorge, Jeffrey 14, 85, 138, 139, 
173 

Jukebox Billards 237 
Juniors 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 
187 

Justak, Christine 33, 85, 194, 
196 


K Jay 

Kelchak, 

senior 

"The only good 
thing about drug 
testing is that if you 
can't go you get 
free pop." 

Kaim, Michelle 93,196 
Kaiser, Kevin 129,196 
Kaiser, Steve 1 14, 196 
Kalbfell, Gerardl2, 173, 219 
Kalwasinski, John 173 
Kane, Michael 84, 184 
Kapala, Jean 118, 119, 196 
Kapala, Thomas 184 
Kaplan, Dana 190, 193 
Kaplan, Wendy 87, 97, 98, 103, 
184 

Kaplanis, Elizabeth 132, 196 
Karalis, Helen 184 
Karalis, Helenl96 
Karalis, Renee 190 
Karol, Martin 101, 190 
Karottki, Slavador 81, 83, 85, 
190 

Karr, William 23, 87, 111, 135, 

137, 161,166, 172,173 
Karzas, Kevin 190, 224 
Kecman, Boban 129, 162, 173 
Keenan, Jeremy 91, 190 
Keil, Mr. Martin 205 
Keilman, Kelly 61, 184 
Keith, Rebecca 79, 80, 98,196 
Kelchak, Jay 3,69, 114, 173, 
179 

Kelleher, Tara 87, 183, 184 
Kemock, Kerri 56, 73, 81, 169, 
173 

Kemp, Sean 4, 41, 172, 173, 

202 , l2Q 

Kender, Dana 49, 108, 122, 
123,184, 212 
Keown, Sheilal90 
Keslin, Cathryn 111, 159, 184 
Keslin, Chris 65, 73, 189, 190 
Keslin, Tom 196, 197, 224 
Key Markets 218 
Kicho, Amy 100, 103, 104, 190, 
Kicho, Thomas 33, 184, 224 
Kim, John 100, 129,196 
Kim, Young 98, 114, 173 
Kime, Eric 112, 196 
Kime, Natalie 172, 173 
King, Jennifer 57, 196 
King, Joe 184 
King, Mr. Jack 55, 204 
Kinnis, Carriel22, 190 
Kirinicic, Steve 196 
Kirsch, Julie 42, 190, 212 
Kirsch, Thomas 78, 87, 102, 

135, 184, 191 
Kish, Michelle 173, 179 
Kizenia, Andrew 103, 184 
Klaich, Jason 196 
Klapowski, Matt 190 
Klee, Jason 84, 184, 216 
Klepser, Deannal84 
Kmiec, Joseph 190 
Kmiec, Julie 97, 102, 184 
Knish, Mr. Dave 135, 137, 200 
Kobe, Craig 

Kobe, David 98, 101, 103, 129, 
190 

Kocal, Jennifer 60, 87, 94, 184, 
212 


Kochis, Russell 16, 17, 36, 83, 
87, 88, 93, 158, 169, 173, 212 
Koh, Michael 78, 81, 95, 96, 98, 

101. 104. 172. 173 

Koh, Robert 93, 111, 190 
Kolb, Kevin 111, 190, 193 
Kolodziej, Gregory 29, 40, 87, 

101.104.184 
Konkoly, Ralph 129, 184 
Konyu, Timothy 159, 173, 181, 

224. 226. 227. 231 
Kopenec, Steven 80, 93, 117, 
173 

Korey, Julie 87, 93, 118, 184 
Korns, Richard 111, 190 
Kotso, Angela 118, 190, 230 
Kotso, John 32, 33, 184, 189 
Kouris, ColleenlOO, 190 
Kouris, John 81, 88, 97, 101, 

111.158.184 

Kouris, Mrs. Renee 12, 20, 99, 
200, 203 

Koziatek, Timothy 4, 8, 12, 72, 

87.110.111.172. 173 
Kozubal, Keith 111, 184, 210 
Kozubal, Kyle 196 

Kras, Cheryl 81, 93, 196 
Kress, Trisha 80, 93, 103, 190 
Kriegar, Lisa 104, 196 
Krist, Mark78, 129, 184 
Kroczek DDS, Thomas A. 209 
Kroczek, Stephen 196 
Krol, Karyn 50, 68, 93, 101, 

190 

Krol, Kathy 190 
Krol, Matt 111, 190 
Krol, Natalie 170, 173, 176 
Krol, Steve 83, 139, 190,212 
Kruhaj, Christopher 38 
Krull, Tara 81, 93, 97, 125, 173 
Krupinski, Karin 15, 67, 83, 

173.231 

Krupinski, Kristin 49, 122, 190, 
191, 193 

Kryt, Jeremy 190 
Kunelis, Christina 132, 196 
Kunelis, Harry 196 
Kunkel, Mary 59, 101, 104, 

120, 190 

Kusiak, Maryann 100, 118, 190 
Kut Above 200 
Kutansky, Ryan 136, 196, 
Kuwabara, Eri 125, 162, 173 


L Mark 

Lopez, 

junior 

"I was walking to 
school once and 
my friends drove by 
and waved to me, 
but they didn't pick 
me up." 

L&M Jewlers 239 
Ladwig, Shaun 184, 230 
Lake County Cardiology & 
Internal Medicine P.C. 241 
Lake Professional 
Pharmacy 229 
Lalich, Joseph 41, 104, 190, 

212 

Lalich, Matthew 64, 173 
Lally Tubular 239 
LaMaster, Markl90 
Lamott, Karen 78, 91, 98, 173 
Lander, Aaron 110, 111, 113, 
184 

Langen, Sara 90, 104, 118, 

190 

LaReau, Mr. Paul 60, 64, 200, 
201 

Largas, Tom 112 

Larsen, Karen 81, 88, 93, 101, 

173 


Larson, Rosanne 173 
Larson, Scott 184 
Lasics, Adam 78, 93, 101, 184 
Lasky, Tricia 16, 17, 90, 92, 
122, 123, 127, 173,216,225, 
229, 239 

Laurel & Angel's 211 

Layer, Michelle 10, 37, 39, 56, 
81,82, 87,97, 102, 184, 212 
Lazar, JD 18, 19, 78, 81, 82, 93, 

97. 104. 184 

Leadership 90, 91, 92, 93 
Learning Center, The 209 
Learning Clubs 98, 99, 100, 
101 

LeDonne, Frank 173 
Lee, Nickie 80, 96,125,190 
Legaspi, Frances 196, 198 
Legaspi, Joseph 78, 95, 98, 

100, 173 

Lemon, Mrs. Linda 200 
Lesniak, Erica 108, 196 
LeVan, James 136, 196 
LeVan, Sharon 184 
Levin, David 78, 95, 97, 98, 
173 

Levy, Michael 95, 104, 173 
Lewandowski, Heather 70, 
184 

Lewis, Gabrielle 196 
Lewis, Kent Mr. 84, 85, 96, 

200 

Lichtle, Laura 49, 81, 88, 118, 

119. 184 

Liming, Timothy 114, 196 
Lindei!, Dennis 173 
Livovich, Mr. Michael 206 
Llewllyn, Nicole 15, 94, 108, 

190, 212 

LoDuca, Procopio 97, 184 
Loh, Mira 66, 79, 81, 93, 97, 
98,101,172,173,235 
Long, Robert 138, 196 
Long, Samantha 90, 104, 190 
Loomis Cycle 229 
Lopez, Mark 70, 138, 139, 184 
Lovasko, Jennifer 75, 94, 100, 
184 

Loxas, Pete 15 
Lucietta, Michael 190 
Lukas, Carolyn93, 101, 108, 
183, 196 

Lukas, Kris 64, 97, 111,173 
Luksich, Megan 101, 126, 190 
Luna, Lawrence 111, 190 
Lundin, Jeremy 79, 80, 184 
Lyon, Mark 190 


Dallas 

Metz, 

junior 


"My most embar- 
rassing moment 
was when I was 
little and I was in TJ 
Max. I pulled the 
fire extinguisher and 
all that foam kept 
spraying out." 

Macik, Michael 60, 93, 100, 

104 

Mackanos, Mark 196 
Magliola, Ronald 100, 129, 197 
Majmudar, Sharmili 61, 79, 93, 
95, 100, 101, 104, 174 
Maka, Christopher 78, 93, 184 
Makowski, Rosemary 174 
Malinski, Miss Paula 125, 200 
Mancari, Michele 184 
Mandon, Carrie 93, 184 
Mangus, Peter 80, 1 12, 197 
Manous, Rebecca 100, 132, 197 



Mapalad, Julius 78, 95, 97, 98 
101, 102, 104, 174 
Marchese, Michael 34, 85, 95, 

172. 174 

Marchese, Robert 
Marching Band 80, 81 
Marco, Dominic 93, 197 
Marco, Regina 93, 97, 100, 184 
Marcus Auto Leasing 232 
Maria's Hallmark 235 
Marinos, Elizabeth 5, 95 
Marlowe, Daniel 174 
Marsh, Chris 111 
Marsh, Mr. Leroy 12,111, 
112,202 

Marshall, Laura 108, 109, 184 
219 

Marshall, Rebecca 197 
Mart-Webb, Mrs. Alyce 202 
Maruta, Naofumi 129 
Mary Kay Cosmetics 227 
Mask, Maribeth 46, 79, 94, 101 
104, 125 

Mason, Mrs. Cheryl 60, 202 
Mattson, Kerrie 184, 187 
Matucha, Scott 59, 140, 197 
Matuska, Mark 73, 101, 184 
Matuska, Todd 29 
Maurer, Christopher 49, 51 
Mayer, Michael 191 
Mayer, Steven 82, 197, 212 
Mazumdar, Sonali 79, 97, 183, 
186, 187 
Mazur, James 
McCaffrey, Dr. Kevin 204 
McCarthy, Karen 202 
McCaslin, Jason 81, 184 
McCormick, Ryan 111, 191 
McCullough, William 78, 184 
McEwen, Jason 197 
McGill, Julie 81, 97, 99,174 
McHie, James 81, 95, 107, 129, 
174, 181 

McHie, Jessica 63, 93, 94, 102, 

125.191.193.212 
McShane's 223 

Mead, Christina 122, 132, 197 
Mead, Thad 78, 80,95,111, 

113. 174 

Meingasner, Brett 174, 224 
Mellon, Patricia 87, 97, 159, 
174, 226 

Mencher, Mrs. Marianne 62 
Mendoza, Brian 12, 111, 183, 

184.212 

Mendoza, Michael 191 

Mercantile National Bank 

222 

Merle Norman 225 

Mertz, Matt 12, 55, 111,163, 
191, 193 

Mesterharm, Dennis 81, 93, 

95.102.117.174 
Mesterharm, Patrick 63, 102, 

114. 191 

Metz, Amy 90, 197 
Metz, Dallas 184 
Meyer, Mrs. Helga 201, 202 
Meyers, Mark 138, 139, 158, 
197 

Miami Subs 214 

Michalak, Jeanne 93, 125, 184 
Michalak, Susan 174 
Michel, James 197 
Mickow, Michael 113, 191, 193 
Miga, Thomas 49, 87, 174 
Minalic, Nicholas 80, 184 
Mikus, Jeffrey 191 
Milan, Laurie 79, 97, 174, 216, 
237 

Miletic, Marina 70, 174, 181 
Military, Sabrina 85, 94, 97, 
103, 104, 175 

Miller, Courtney 38, 67, 69, 

122. 191 

Miller, Douglas 197 
Miller, Edward 85, 175 
Miller, Eric 112, 197 
Miller, Jason 184 
Miller, Melinda 122, 126. If 
184 

Miller, Molly 93, 94, 97, 105, 
184 

Millies, Matthew 87, 191 

Minalab Dental Lab 211 
Miner Dunn 213 


«50 <#• Index 


Mini-Mag 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51 
Miranda, David 175 
Misch, Edward 112, 197, 224 
Miss It/Pressure 28, 29 
Mister Z's Sports Cards 237 
Mitrakis, Helen 15, 184, 215 
Mladenovic, Ljilja 3, 197 
Mlynarski, Philip 81, 93, 129, 
191 

Moake, Kelly 84, 186 
Mohr, Michael 129, 191, 212 
Molner, Heather 95, 97, 100, 

191 

Moore, Douglas 91, 97, 101, 

104, 191 

Moore, Gaston 197 
Moore, Jennifer 60, 175 
Moore, Rebecca 122, 130, 132, 
191 

Morgan, Brian 110, 111, 186, 
238 

Morgan, Luann 28, 186 
Moritz, Bethany 85, 118, 138, 
197 

Moritz, Joel 4, 12, 33, 59, 87, 

88,101,110,111,138,139,174, 

175 

Morrissey, Kyla 79, 93, 98, 175 
Moser, Amy 9, 85, 166, 170, 

175 

Moses, Amy 85, 175 

Mouse That Roared, The 42, 
43 

Mucha, Amy 97, 101, 104, 191 
Mudd, Mrs. Dianne 201 
Mullins, Angela 93, 94, 98, 197 
Munster Glass & Mirror 224 
Munster Hockey 224 
Musial, Eric 170, 175 
Musical 44, 45 
Muskin, Amy 192 
Muskin, Jaime 130, 132, 197 
Musselman, Mr. Ed 114,115, 
126, 202 

Mybeck, Matthew 112, 136, 
197 


N Natalee 

Newsom, 

freshman 

"My phone means 
the world to me. 
Without my phone, 
I wouldn't be able 
to communincate 
with all of my 
friends outside of 
Munster." 


Nagubadi, Ravi 95 
Nairn, Valerie 28, 189, 192 
Narin, Steve 197 
National Honor Society 95 
Naulty, Miss Beth 125, 132, 

202 

Nelson, Josh 117, 192 
New Moon 232 
New Waves 222 
Newcomb, Mrs. Nancy 96, 202 
Newsom, Natalee 85, 197, 256 
Newton, Bryan 129, 175 
Newton, Heather 93, 103, 108, 
186, 187 

Nicholas, Mrs. Lori 202 
Niksch, David 175, 218 
Niksch, Tina 100, 103, 192, 212 
No No Nanette 44, 45 
Noel, Candy 90, 197 
Noel, Daphne 93, 192 
Nolan, Eric 28, 111,113,135, 
175 

Norris, Tim 15 
Nosich, Jeff 197 
Nottoli, Janet 122 


Nowak, Kris 136, 197 
Nowakowski, Chris 76, 79, 80, 
192 

0 Chris 
Orth, 

sophomore 

"Some people are 
more confident 
knowing that super- 
natural forces help 
determine the out- 
come of many 
events." 

O’Conner, Erin 62, 122, 197 
O'Connor, Catherine 59, 82, 
83, 87,88,101,104,175 
O'Shea, Lisa 93, 98, 192 
O'Sullivan, Carolyn 95, 186 
O'Sullivan, Eileen 186 
Obenchain, Michelle 186 
Obion, Cheryl 197 
Off-Side Soccer Shop 232 
Oi, Janet 55, 87, 169, 175 
Old Town Hall Restaurant 
211 

Opening 2, 3, 4, 5 
Orchestra 95 

Orth, Christopher 87, 93, 136, 
192 

Orthopedaedic Associates of 
Hammond Inc. 241 

Ortiz, Edward 197 
Ortiz, Sherry 175 
Osinski, Michelle 176 

Outdoor Sports 158, 159 


P Elliott 

Pinikie, 

senior 

"It doesn't make 
cents it makes 
dollars." 


Don Powers Agency, Inc. 221 
Dr. Purkis Family Care 
Center 219 
P & J Auto Glass 237 

Pacyga, Adam 84, 186 

Pacyga, Carolyn 91 

Pacyga, Mara 90, 100, 104, 192 

Page, Larry 162, 176 

Pane, Charles 78, 128, 129, 186 

Paik, Eugene 192 

Paliga, Jennifer 16, 17, 32, 93, 

102, 141,176,220 

Palmer, Barron 24, 78, 82, 87, 

114.115.186 
Panchisin, Lynn 176 
Panozzo, Geri 4, 14, 166, 176, 
181,227 

Papendick, Keith 197 
Paragon 97 

Parianos, Marietta 91, 101, 

103. 138. 186 
Park, Gar 100, 197 

Park, Ivanna 56, 81, 89, 98, 
172; 176 

Park, Min 78, 87, 114, 192 
Park, Won 81,98,176,181 
Patel, Apurva 18, 19, 24, 38, 
46,78, 81,82, 91,93,104,160, 
186 

Patel, Sweetu 102, 197 


Patel, Viju 114, 115, 172,176 
Pa til, Ajit 192 
Pa til, Deepak 198 
Patrons 246, 247 
Paul, Sanjay 59, 192 
Paulson, Nicholas 20, 87, 88, 

93. 95. 102. 104. 176 
Pavelka, Dan 111, 136, 186 
Pavlisan, Michael 17, 93, 111, 
126, 174, 176, 179 
Pavlovich, Lynn 23, 95, 102, 
109, 122, 123, 141, 161, 162, 

170. 172. 176 

Paz, Brian 87, 93, 192 
Paz, Edward 87, 88, 102, 166, 

170. 176, 235 

Pearson, Julie 19, 122, 130, 

131. 133. 141. 186 

Peiser, Ernie 79, 80, 85, 186 
Pelc, Lauren 15, 198 
Pena, David 186 
People Divider 164, 165 
Pepsi 236 

Perrine, Christine 186 
Pesich, Carolyn 85, 91, 94, 198 
Pestikas, Racnelle51, 130, 192 
Peters, Jennifer 176 
Peters, Mr. Wallace 206 
Petrovich, Mary 104, 108, 198 
Phaze I 227 
Phillips, Angela 198 
Pietraszak, Mark 9, 81, 135, 
186 

Piniak, Amy 78, 79, 82, 87, 93, 
95, 97,98,101,103,104,126, 
130,133,186,210, 212 
Piniak, Greg 67, 81, 98, 99, 

116.162.169.176, 212 
Pinkie, Elliott 47, 129, 141, 176 
Pizza Hut 226 

Plattner, Carmaine 192 
Pollingue, Mr. George 202 
Poludniak, Scott 192 
Pomroy, Dorothy 63, 97, 98, 
101, 103, 192 
Pondusa, Eric 198 
Poole, Dr. Edward 204 
Poole, Mrs. Bonnie 204 
Popa, Ryan 112, 198 
Poplawski, Shelley 93, 198 
Poradzisz, Scott 87,186 
Porras, Omar 117, 129, 198 
Porter, Clayton 176 
Potter, Heather 38, 63, 87, 93, 

94. 186 

Potter, Kym 84, 104, 186 
Premetz, Mrs. Pat 202 

Price Realtors 220 
Prime Minister Restaurant 

239 

Prisby, Brian 136, 192 
Project X 97, 98 
Prom 24, 25 
Pursel, Ruth 85, 95, 198 



David Lettermanbe- 
cause I think that 
he is really funny 
and witty, yet down 
to earth." 


Quagliara, Gregory 176 
Quagliara, Matthew 136, 198 
Quagliara, Nicholas 186 
Quasney, Amanda 101, 104, 
192 

Quasney, Niki 132 

Quill & Scroll 98 

Quinn, Mr. Terrence 205 



Julie 

Rouse, 

senior 


"How does this 
relate to life?" 


Radovich, David M. DDS 223 

Raduenzel, Bob 9, 93, 97, 111, 
186 

Ramanna, Jennifer 14, 81, 102, 
118, 192, 206, 207 
Ranich, Nicole 84, 186 
Rasch, Amy 118, 119, 198 
Rastogi, Monica 192, 233 
Rawlings, Ann 101, 198 
Rawlings, Michael 55, 111, 

136, 192 

Razor's Edge, The 223 
Reck, Elizabeth 174, 177, 179 
Reffkin, Edward 48, 95, 97, 98, 
177,211,213 

Reffkin, Richard Dr. DDS 
214 

Regeski, Linda 198, 231 
Regner, William 24, 177 
Reidelbach, John 100, 192 
Renwald, Edward 93, 101, 

129, 198 


Reppen, Carissa 1 5, 79, 80, 

172. 177 

Revercomb, Brian 111, 177 
Reynolds, Mrs. Virginia 202 
Rhodes, Mrs. Louise 27, 103, 
202, 256 

Rhodes, Wendy 103, 192 
Riccio, Josef 198 
Richardson, Ryan 198 
Rico's Pizza 223 
Riley Co. Inc. 211 
Riviera 229 
Rizvi, Iram 198 
Rizvi, Sharjeel 140, 170, 177 
Road Concepts 236 
Robbins, Derrick 192 
Robbins, Melinda 85 
Robbins, Melissa 198 
Robertson, Mr. Ed 202, 203 
Robertson, Mrs. Ruth 202 
Robinson, Bradley 93, 198 
Rodenberg, Sara 90, 125, 192 
Rogan, Kellen 83, 90, 100, 103, 

104,108,192 

Rokita DDS, Dr. Theodore 

224 

Rokita, Mrs. Reggie 50, 204 
Rokita, Regan 82, 97, 104, 125, 
186, 224 

Rokita, Richard 83, 87, 97, 105, 

115. 135.136.137. 177 
Roman, Joseph 101, 198 
Ronco, Peter 114, 198 
Rosalee Stores, Inc. 240 
Rosales, Ulysses 59, 80, 100, 
192 

Rose, Alison 186 

Rose, Shannon 42, 87, 98, 104, 

174. 177 
Roseen, Eric 85 
Roseen, Matt 10 
Rosenband, Jonathan 15, 87, 
136,192,193,212 
Rosenthal, Brian 192, 193, 212, 
240 


Ross, Brian 136, 199 
Ross, Heather 84, 186 
Ross, Jeffrey 177 
Rossi, Regina 45, 74, 79, 87, 88, 
91,98, 104, 177 
Rossin, Arlene 100, 199 
Rouse, Julie 95, 122, 174, 177 
Rovai, Mrs. Maryann 202 
Rubin- Asch, Allyson 102, 192 
Rucinski, Tracy 46, 51, 67, 87, 
97, 101, 102, 104, 120, 186 
Rudy, Mark 199 
Rudy, Robert 81, 186 
Rueth, Marcee 37, 170, 177, 
213, 220, 226, 241 
Ruggeri, Brad 186 
Rush, The 215 


Russell, Jennifer 68, 69, 93, 199 
Russell, Mr. Dave 70 
Rutz, Heather 191, 192 
Rzonca, Julianne 178 


■ ^ J Staff 


Editor-in-chief 
Jennifer Engle 
Managing Editor 
Susan Trovinger 
Associate Editor 
Tricia Lasky 
Copy Editor 
Kris Blees 
Design Editor 
Emily Baciu 
Photography Editor 
Laurie Milan 
Design Assistant 
Kathy Grabski 


Academics Editor 
Kathy Ziol 
Student Life Editor 
Amy Piniak 
Assistants 
Julie Kmiec 
Regan Rokita 
People Editor 
Wendy Kaplan 
Assistant 
Duane Erikson 
Clubs Editor 
Denise Winn 
Sports Editor 
Ted Reffkin 


Assistants 

Nate Adoba 
Adam Gordon 
Rich Rokita 
Ads Editor/Business 
Manager 
Jill Berzinis 
Head Photographer 
Sara Vance 
Photographers 
Julie McGil 
Tim Croston 
Chris Fierek 
Shane Gerson 
Adviser 

Nancy Hastings 


Index ♦25 !♦ 



Eric 

Stojkovich, 

freshman 


"I value the bath- 
room the most 
because it is the 
only place I can be 
by myself." 

Sachs & Hess 239 
Students Against Drunk 
Driving 103 

Safko, Juliann 49, 92, 108, 109, 
186 

Sakoutis, Maria 199 

Saks, Lisa 90, 93, 98, 102, 104, 

192 

Saltanovitz, Matthew 98, 199 
Sampias, Brian 174, 178 
Sam Sing Laundry 219 
Samudra, Yogini 85, 92, 199 
Sanders, Melissa 10, 96, 97, 

100, 101, 102, 108, 186 
Sanders, Michael 94, 202 
Santucci, Tony 192 
Sarnecki, John 192 
Sawaya, Maria 78, 79, 93, 98, 

178, 179 

Schallhom, Mr. Chuck 47, 59, 
92, 102, 122, 203 
Scheffel, Laura 199 
Scheffer, Mrs. Linda 25, 56, 

75, 201 

Scheuermann, Gloria 103, 178 
Schmidt, Elise 103, 178 
Schmitz, Kimberly 20, 122, 
123,130,162,192 
Schmitz, Kirk 178 
Schneider, Nicholas 114, 129, 
186 

Schneider, Suzanne 186 
Schock, Amanda 37, 90, 100, 
192 

School Board 204 

Schoop, Adam 23, 48, 82, 87, 
93,199,210 

Schoop, Julie 47, 88, 98, 104, 
174, 178, 210 
Schoop's 210 

Scott, David 82, 91, 93, 97, 100, 

101, 103, 104, 114, 129, 199, 212 

Scott, Mara 93, 97, 101, 103, 

104, 186, 187 

Seany, Eric 100 

Segeleon, Michelle 8, 9, 86, 90, 

199 

Sekhar, Ravi 78, 81, 93, 186 
Selig, Sarah 64, 87, 104, 186 
Sellis, Marianne 9, 18, 42, 87, 

88,124,125,158,159,174,178 
Semchuck, Tim 112, 136, 198, 
199 

Senchak, Holly 104, 199 
Seniors 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 
171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 

177, 178, 179, 180, 181 
Sergakis, Gino 186 
Service Auto Part Inc 230 
Service Clubs 102, 103, 104, 
105 

Sextet, Seniors 88 

Shah, Chirag 91, 199 

Shah, Julie SO, 93,104,199 

Shah, Hemali 178 

Shah, Lisa 63, 102, 103, 199 

Shah, Vikas 190 

Shalt, Heena 192 

Shapiro, Adam 186 

Sheets, Jeff 14, 17, 94, 138, 139, 

158, 192 

Shinkan, Mr. Bob 111, 126, 203 
Shutko, Alan 66, 192 
Sideris, Tom 192 
Sigalis, Tiffany 90, 120, 192 

Silk Impressions 239 



Simcoe, Andrea 102, 194, 199 
Simon, Kurt 103, 199 

Sims Professional Engineers 

224 

Simpson, Brian 186 
Simpson, Catherine 199 
Sims, Steve 20, 104, 95, 186 
Siska, Michael 111, 178, 

Siska, Paul 192 
Siukola, Heather 199 
Siukola, Kristen 78, 79, 94, 186 
Skaggs, Amy 87, 108, 111, 160, 
170, 178,227 
Skoney, Scott 186 
Skoric, Biljana 92, 192 
Skoronski, Nancy 109 
Slater, Sharon 87, 97, 186 
Slazyk, Erik 117, 199 
Sloan, Mr. Dirk 1 1 1 
Smith, Adrian 112, 199 
Smith, Barry 55, 194, 199, 224 
Smith, Jennifer 97, 172, 178 
Smith, Lachellel86 
Smith, Robert 84 
Smith, Sandra 64, 81, 87, 97, 

100, 186 

Smith, Shara 178 
Smith, Shaun 93, 129, 192, 212 
Smith, Shawna 103, 192 
Smith, Troy 199 
Smolen, Craig 192 
Smosna, Michael 186 
Smutzer, Lisa 79, 93, 104, 178 
Smutzer, Rebecca 98, 192 
Sobolewski, Amy 24, 49, 55, 

82, 87,90,108,122,186 
Soccer 151, 152 
Sofos, James 114, 199 
Softball 152,153 
Sohrbeck, Elizabeth 87, 88, 95, 

176. 178 

Solan, Jered 178 
Son, Bum 111, 178 
Song, Pat 192 
Sophisticated Silks 234 
Sophomores 188, 189, 190, 

192, 193 

Sopko, Mr. Richard 50, 204 
Sori, Horacio 178 
Spalding, Gina 70, 192 
Spangler, Dennis 112 
Spangler, Rebecca 186 
Spanish Club 98, 100 
Sparber, Bradely 91, 192, 212, 
240 

Sparber, Neil 79, 81, 102, 164, 
165,186,240 
Sparks, Dawna 186 
Sparling, Christial03, 186 
Speech & Debate 101, 102 
Spence, Michael 81, 192 
Spence, Philip 80, 199 
Spinosa, Danielle 
Spirit 162, 163 
Sports Divider 106, 107 
Staack, Rebecca 103, 192 
Stalmack, Todd 112, 194, 199, 
224 

Stanukinas, Paul 79, 81, 129, 
199 

Starzak, Jason 192 
Stassen, Aaron 35, 199 
Steininger, Dan 129 
Stennis, Mike 129, 192, 212 
Stevens, Ed 111, 192 
Stewart, Mike 192 
St. Leger, Chris 23, 48, 83, 87, 
88, 95,98,111,134,135,136, 

137. 169. 178 

Stojkovich, Eric 36, 49, 56, 93, 
104,112,199, 211,212 
Stojkovich, Ryan 36, 67, 192, 
211 

Stone Krugman Motor Sales 

210 

Stout, Melissa 95, 100, 103, 192 
Stover, Amy 100, 101, 104, 199 
Strain, Cynthia 11, 50, 73, 94, 
96,176, 178, 179, 210 
Strick, Nancy 60, 1 78 
Strong, Shelley 169, 178 
Strudas, Jen 1/8, 227 
Student Government 102 
Student Life Divider 6, 7 


Stugis, Eric 192 
Sullivan, Kristol 178 
Summer 36, 37 
Sun, Judy 78, 82, 100, 199 
Sun, Melody 18, 33, 78, 79, 93, 
100, 102, 186, 187 
Superior Lumber 229 
Support 160, 161 
Suter, Beth 36, 61, 74, 186 
Svec, Carla 192 
Swan, Lois 66, 68, 178 
Swanson, Jamie 93 
Swanson, Eric 199 
Swardson, Amie 132, 194, 199 
Swimming, Boys' 128, 129 
Swimming, Girls’ 124, 125 
Szany, Tammy 178 
Szasz, Craig 74, 111, 112, 161, 
189, 192, 212 

Szymczak, Jennifer 34, 192 
Szypczak, Greg 103, 199 
Szypczak, Jennifer 199 


T 

I Kristy 

1 Tuzikowski, 
I junior 

"There are three 
things I usually do 
with my freetime: 
study for a test, 
sleep or draw Baby 
Mel." 


Tabion, Adrian 12, 41, 87, 88, 
91, 92, 95, 97, 102, 104, 178 
Tabion, Dan 100, 136, 199 
Talabay, Grant 114, 199 
Tan, Djerrick 78, 81, 83, 95, 98, 
178 

Tan, Ehrlich 14, 16, 17, 20, 63, 
78, 82,91,93, 97,98,101,103, 

104. 183. 186 

Tan, Elizabeth 78, 86, 91, 98, 

101. 102. 104. 186 

Tan, Ian 70, 78, 93, 100, 102, 
199 

Tancos , Kelly 199 
Taylor, Jeffrey 4, 184 
Temple Pharmacy 217 
Tennant, Mr. John 204 
Tennis, Boys' 114, 115 
Tennis, Girls' 142, 143 
Theater 104 
Thevenin, Brian 192 
Thevenin, Emily 199 
Thomas Roofing 234 
Thomas, Karen 95, 178 
Thomas, Kevin 186 
Thornton, Ms. Carmi 122, 123, 
132 

Titak, David 170 
Tomaszewski, Pam 84, 186 
Tomeo, Chris 136, 199 
Torabi, Peymon 112, 199 
Torreano, Adam 84, 87, 110, 
111,112,186, 211 
Tosiou, Athena 98, 100, 108, 
199 

Tosiou, Valerie 79, 98, 100, 

103. 108. 186 

Town and Country 241 
Track, Boys' 146, 147 
Track, Girls' 144, 145 
Tracy, Bob 80, 114, 199 
Triana, Laura 104, 199 
Triana, Lisa 14, 15, 74, 87, 98, 
172, 178, 229 
Triana, Mr. Mi!tonl5 
Trovinger, Sharonl92 
Trovinger, Susan 96, 98, 180, 
216 

Trzeciak, Richard 186 
Trzupek, Eric 199 
Tsakopoulos, Joanne 87, 186 


Tsoutsouris, Mrs. Charlene 
203 

Tsoutsouris, Val 78, 81, 98, 

101, 180 

Tulowitzki, Julie 180 
Tulowitzki, Steve 15, 199 
Turnabout 22, 23 
Turner, Natalie 199 
Tuzikowski, Kristen 18, 39, 91, 

93, 97,101,102,104,186 
Tweedle and Sedia 216 
Tweed le, Carolyn 23, 24 39, 

82, 87,97,158, 186, 216 

U - 

Uylaki, 

senior 

"I'd go swimming, 
browse thru teach- 


ers grade books, 
go to cafeteria and 
zap a few pizzas 
and go to AV and 
eat while I watch 
movies." 

Ugent, Cari 81, 180 
Ulinski, Margaret 192 
Ullman, Mr. Donald 78,203 

Universal Printing Machine 

224 

Urban, Rick 192 

Urzua, Urzula 34, 79, 95, 100, 

104, 180 

Uylaki, Jill 3, 78, 83, 84, 89, 
95, 98, 101, 174, 180 
Uzubell, David 199 
Uzubell, Michelle 25, 192 


TT 

■ I Elizabeth 

■ I VanDeraa, 
W freshman 

"I value vacations 
because it is the 
only time I really 
get to give my brain 
a decent rest and 
get any sleep." 


Van Deraa, Elizabeth 91, 197, 
199 

Vance, Sara 81, 97, 180 
Vanderhoek, Barry 180, 224 
Vanklaveren, Fredrick 180 
VanZyl, Mrs. Dorothy 94, 203 
Vargo, Kimberly 100, 101, 191, 
192 

Veloira, Alexander 
Veloira, Alicia 100, 192 
Veloria, Alfred 186 
Vickers, Michelle 94, 186 
Video Club 104 
Viviano, Michelle 82, 84, 87, 

88, 180 

Vliek, Brad 80, 117, 199 
Vogt, Jason 136, 199 
Vogt, Matthew 85, 180 
Volleyball 122, 123 
Voros, David 79, 80, 180, 181 
Vrabel, Melissa 24, 64, 108, 
109, 192,241 


Vrehas, Constantine 85, 180 
Vrehas, Mary Tina 78, 83, 87, 
88, 100, 101, 122, 123, 140, 176 
180 

Vusak, Joseph 112, 199 


David 
Weichman, 
senior 

"I remember getting 
a Saturday work 
detail for having 
dirty test tubes in 
chemistry lab and I 
didn't even do the 
lab that day." 

Wachowiak, Rachel 193 
Wachowiak, Robyn 52, 53, 79, 
87, 91, 98, 104, 180 
Wadle, Bradley 78, 82, 193, 

212 

Wagner, Tiffany 81, 93, 104, 
199 

Walsh, Rebecca 186 
Walter, Kimberly 97, 180 
Wang, Paul 14, 16, 17, 20, 78, 
85, 87,88,93,102,104,114, 

166,180 

Wantroba, Michelle 100, 186 
Wapkowski, Matt 100 
Ward, Colleen 13, 29, 161, 193 
Ward, James 193 

Warda Medical Corporation 

PC 238 

Warda, Jennifer 24, 37, 193, 
223 

Wasem, Ashley 28, 199 
Watanapongse, Daniel 34, 51, 
55, 68, 78, 79, 87, 91, 93, 97, 

104,114,115,186 
Watanapongse, Samantha 34 
Watson, Donielle 75, 193 
Watson, Mrs. Bonnie 205 
Watterson, Corrie 118, 119, 

199 

Weather 38, 39 

Weaver, Todd 81, 193 
Webb, Kathy 203 
Webb, Mark 93 
Webber, Douglas 180, 181, 23 
Weber, Kristen 60, 125, 199 
Weichman, David 74, 87, 93, 

170, 180 

Weidenfeller, Karin 120, 121, 
193 

Weinberg, Dr. Howard J. 
M.D. P.C. 237 
Weinberg, Sara 97, 186, 214, 
233 

Weis, Mrs. Jody 198, 201, 203 
Weiss, Mrs. Marsha 57, 203 
Wells, Robert 193 
Wendy's Samples 222 
Wesner, Laura 79, 95, 97, 100 
187 

Wesner, Pamela 95, 102, 103, 
199 

Westerfield, Paul 79, 81, 193 
Weyand, Angela 187 
What's the Score 218 
White, Douglas 80, 138, 193 
White, Michael 187 
Whited, James 78, 180 
Whiteley, Mr. Tom 120, 121 
203 

Whiteley, Mrs. Annette 203 
Whiting, Dannette 180 
Wiatrowski, Christy 193 
Wierzbinski, Dana 122, 199 
Wiesmer, Dina 187 
Wild, Lynn 78 



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Wilford, Ted 38, 40,41,42, 
81,87, 88,91,93, 97,101,103, 

104, 183, 187 

Wilke, Hary 58, 78, 93, 99, 
176, 179, 180, 214 
William Charles 208 
Willis, Grady 112, 141, 194, 
199, 220 

Wilson, Daniel 101, 112, 193, 
199 

Wilson, William 78 
Winn, Denise 97, 101, 102, 
104, 180, 181 
Winter Play 42, 43 
Wisniewski, Mrs. Annette 
203, 204 

Wittkamp, Matthew 111, 193 
Wojcik, Michelle 37, 87, 169, 
180, 214, 220, 226 
Wong, Ryan 98, 104, 187 

Wooamar Animal Clinic 

220 


Wozniakowski, Lisa 199 
Wrestling 138, 139 
Wright , Frank 199 
Wright's Family Entertain- 
ment Center 210 
Wroblewski, Mr. Steve 73, 203 
Wujek, Lynn 101, 120, 193 
Wujek, Peter 79, 81, 111, 180 

Y Mrs. Mary 
Yorke, 
English 
teacher 

"I refuse to open 
my mouth." 


Yarchan, Deanna 180 
Yarovsky, Deb 34, 75, 97, 
111,126,135,180, 212 
Yarovsky, Tina 58, 87, 91, 94, 

98, 100, 101, 104, 187 
Yates, Jeffrey 187 
Yehnert, Terrance 81, 112, 
199 

Yerkes, Mr. Jack 60,111, 

202, 203 

Yerkovich, Peter 81, 104, 199 
Yorke, Mrs. Mary 3, 55, 71, 
203 

You Don't Want to Miss It 
8,9 

Yu, David 183, 187 
Yu, Russell 78, 95, 117 
Yuraitis, Natalie 93, 199 


Z Brian 

Zweig, 

freshman 

"I value the time I 
spend with my 
friends because 
when I'm with them 
I'm a wild and crazy 
kind of guy." 

Zabaneh, Carolyn 180 


Zafran, Michelle 73, 87, 187 
Zager, Thomas 84, 187, 224 
Zambo, Kristopher 79, 93, 97, 
103, 111, 187 

Zambo, Miranda 83, 90, 93, 
100, 103, 104, 108, 193 
Zandstra's Store for Men 220 
Zatorski, Amy 93, 193 
Zatorski, Mariusz 199 
Zawada, Jim 78, 98, 101, 193 
Zimmerman, Julie 22, 36, 187 
Zimmerman, Stephen 138, 199 
Ziol, Kathy 38, 96, 97, 98, 103, 

104, 187 

Zubay, Cheryl 11, 193 
Zudock, Violet 54 
Zurad, Robert CPA 213 
Zurad, Rosanne 51, 72, 98, 

180, 181 

Zweig, Bryan 36, 69, 93, 104, 
199, 224 

Zweig, Jason 9, 87, 88, 102, 
180, 212 


COLOPMON 


dy-One 


Don't breathe a word of it, but I can tell 
you all the juicy gossip about what goes on 
in that room called the "Pub." From what 
I know, it all started when the six of them 
ran off to Ball State for five days. That's 
where they thought of their themes (one 
was unusable). That's also where the ex- 
plicit affairs of the computer goddess 
started, but that's another story in itself. I'll 
fill you in later. 

Anyway, they settled on "Words to Live 
By" for their theme. They spun it around, 
took home a plaque and shelved the idea 
until August when they dragged it from the 
closet, dusted it off and went to work. 

And what work they did. They went in 
there almost every day. They said they had 
things to do, but could never actually say 
what it was. I think they just wanted to flirt 
with the guys from Crier. Actually, I know 
they wanted to flirt with the guys, some 
more than others. 

In between correcting copy, flirting, 
doing cheers, flirting, eating, flirting, typ- 
ing, flirting, handing out green sheets and 
flirting, they managed to finish that year- 
book. But I just jumped way to the end. I 
nearly forgot to tell you all about their "love 
connection." 

Now is that a story. They thought up this 
crazy scheme to raise money for, of all 
things, a refrigerator. Actually, I think that 
they were just trying to get hooked up with 
some of those underclassmen in the weight 
room. There probably wasn't even any film 
in the camera. Anyway, they made up this 
survey, with the help of some of those Crier 
guys I mentioned before, had people fill 
them out, mailed them away and then 
handed out the results. Ten names for a 
buck-fifty. What a deal. 

N ot much came of it , except maybe a few 
late-night hallway rendezvous of a certain 
computer goddess and one of those Crier 


guys and a managing editor match-up with 
a certain red-headed photographer. But 
again I am getting off the subject — remem- 
ber, that's another story completely. Check 
with me later on that one and I'll give you all 
the juicy details. 

Anyway, when Mrs. H took off to "walk 
the dog" they took a break from their battles 
over the male ego with pig-headed mem- 
bers of staff long enough to go wrestle with 
those eight Macintosh hard drives in the 
corner enroute production of the 256-paged 
"Words to Live By" yearbook. Those sport 
stories were even done, but I'm sure that 
had something to do with the late night 
"study sessions" our copy queen had with 
a member of the sports staff. 

So bit by bit, late night after late night 
followed by early morning after early 
morning, those six hard-working girls 
mailed their pages and their disks — oh 
yeah, they did it by disk submission — to 
Herff-Jones, 6015 Travis Lane, PO Box 10, 
Shawnee Mission, KS 66201, for printing. 
Things even looked pretty good, but I am 
sure that can be attributed to the skills our 
photography editor learned from the guy 
one floor down in Indianapolis. Anyway, 
the opening signature was printed on 100- 
lb Eurogloss and the remaining pages on 
80-lb. Bordeaux. The price started at $22 
and rose to $30. 

They designed the cover in four color 
embossed lithograph with dull lamination. 
The set all copy in Palatino, with theme 
pages in 14 pt. and normal copy in 10 pt. 
with captions in 8 pt. 

They went all out and designed different 
headlines for each section. On the theme 
pages, primary headlines were set in New 
Century Schoolbook, while secondary 
headlines were set in Helvetica. 

Student Life headlines features main 
heads in Avante Garde Bold Heavy in 50 


percent black and duplicates in 100 percent 
black, sent to back. The sub heads were 
Palatino Bold Italic. Mini mag headlines 
featured main story headlines in Helvetica 
while other stories had main heads in 
Avant Garde and sub heads in Helvetica. 

Each of the three sport seasons as well as 
sport specials featured a variation of the 
same headline style with Helvetica main 
heads and Zapf Chancery sub heads. Large 
initial letters were also Zapf Chancery, in 
30 (?) percent. Score boxes were designed 
on Freehand and featured logo with 
Palatino, Helvetica and Helvetica Bold. 

People headlines featured a main head 
of New Century Schoolbook in Bold and a 
sub head in Helvetica plain with theme 
spin offs in Avant Garde Bold. 

Club headlines were set in New Century 
Bold with Avant Garde subheads. Mini 
theme logos in New Century Schoolbook. 

Academics headlines featured a large 
initial letter in Helvetica Bold Heavy in 40 
percent with duplicate in 100 percent sent 
to the back. The remainder of the main 
heads are in Palatino Bold solid . Secondary 
heads were set in Palatino plain. Mini 
theme spin offs were in reverse Helvetica 
Bold Small Caps. The Academic plus col- 
umns were designed on freehand. 

Ads headlines were in Helvetica, while 
the features were designed on Freehand 
Helvetica and Avant Garde typestyles. 

Oh yeah, they said to say thanks to Mr. 
Dave Russell for all his help and coopera- 
tion with team shots and to Mrs. Nancy 
Hastings for her patience, help, advice and 
friendship during the production of the 
"Words to Live by" edition of Paragon.. Oh 
yeah, all that stuff about the computer god- 
dess? Well, I lied. I'm not going to tell you. 
To be completely honest, there's really 
nothing to tell. But if you don't believe me 
you'll just have to ask her yourself. 


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Amid Saturday Night Live take-off an- 
nouncements, news briefs of the War in the 
Gulf, the quacks of the ducklings and calls to 
the office for drug testing, good words and 


bad words filled the air. 


♦ Reduction In Force 

In response to Governor Evan Bayh's 
freeze on educational spending, the 
School Board threatened to cut 33 
positions prompting teachers and 
student leaders to seek legislative 
action in Indianapolis. 

♦ Now You're Talking 

Capturing the State title for the first 
time in 13 years, the Speech Team de- 
throned reigning champion Chester- 
ton and qualified five speakers for 
Nationals. 


Save a Tree 

Joining in the recycling crusade, class- 
room blue bins collected recyclable pa- 
per products, while Student Govern- 
ment launched a "clean Commons, 
open Courtyard" campaign, to con- 
serve the environment. 


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^ F un and games 

To get to know the other 
Kid's Day particpants, Na- 
talie Newsom, freshman, 
plays along in a giant wiz- 
ards and trolls game. Kid's 
Day aimed to show kids fun 
without alcohol and drugs 
and to meet new people 
while improving communi- 
cation skills. 


Grim reaper 

In preparation for their 20 
minutes of death, Mrs. 
Rhodes, Students Against 
Drunk Driving (SADD) 
sponsor, applies white 
makeup to junior Lisa 
Horner's, face for Die for 
SADD day. During their 
brief venture into the world 
of the deceased, students 
could share no words of 
wisdom or any other kind 
to illustrate the statistic of 
one death every 20 minutes. 



♦ N o No Nannette 

Belting out the title song, Gina Rossi, se- 
nior, rehearses one of her solos during a 
practice for "No No Nanette." Cast mem- 
bers met and practiced every night, Mon- 
day through Thursday, to prepare for the 
May 9 opening night. 


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♦tw ay to go 

Immediately after hitting 
a game-winning home 
run, captain Rich Rokita 
celebrates with his 
teammates. From con- 
gratulations to condo- 
lences, an encouraging 
word now and then 
helped pull teens through 
the tough times and made 
the good times even 
better. 



Remember, you heard it here 
first, or maybe second. So ev- 
ery once in a while, turn off 
that Walkman. Head to 
Beaker woods with your Eng- 
lish Literature class to read 
poetry. There's a lot to know 
and a lot to hear. 


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h me." Mr. Bob Wendall, math teacher ♦ "Just look at her. Now, that's a personality." Kevin Ferguson, junic 


rbara Johnson, math teacher ♦ "I want to have a quote in the yearbook. I don't know what to say." Marcee Rut 
ialize go to the cafeteria. If the people at the next table' can hear yoty, you are too loud." Mrs. Cheryl Mason, 1 

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feel like I am being interviewed." Maria Sawaya, senior ♦ "I'm gonna pass this test." Doug Webber, senior i 
:h teacher ♦ "Mrs. Yorke, remember that 1 was the first to tell you I like your hair like that." Adam Cohen, se 


unch." Mrs. Violet Zudock, guidance secretary ♦ "If they send one more kid to study hall. I'm gonna blow 1 


ie boss is always right. Rule number two if the boss is wrong, see rnle number one." Mr. Chuck Schallhorn, 9 

it was heartburn." Mr. Richard Holmberg, Music Department Chairman ♦ "I don't feel like thinking anymo: 

r. Kevin McCaffrey ♦ "When hell freezes over and I personally skate on it." Mr. Gene Fort, social studies teaql 
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Fix, Mother Nature made me late." Nate Adoba, senior ♦ "Go white boy, go white boy go." Nicole Llewellyn 


can't get rid of that bacon cheddar smell." Jeff Taylor, junior ♦ "I'm not late, am I?" Ed Paz, senior ♦ "Who do 


ss teacher ♦ "I know something you don't know." Anne Hurley, junior ♦ "I can't wait to go to Coppage's cl 

Zarol Zabaneh, senior ♦ "Oktav, goober!" Wendy Wilke, sophomore ♦ "Do you wanna die?" Greg Piniak, senii 

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gebra is happening right now in this room." Mrs. Pat Premetz, algebra teacher ♦ "That's what I mean." Lisja G 

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silverware?" Maria Sawava, senior ♦ "All right guvs, I'm not telling you again so let's quiet down. -j Ms. Kelly 

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his is the last place I want to be right now." Kevin Kolb, sophomore ♦ "I look forward to this class everyday." J 


► "Do we have to turn this in?" Michelle Zafron, junior ♦ "Just give it up." Age 'ftbion, senior ♦ "You jusit foy 


f*r ♦ "You ain't seen nothing yet." Bill Wilson, sophomore ♦ "I think we should have an unannounced Senior 


f 

?len Errgstrom, English teacher ♦ "How many men does it take to clean a bath tub?" Brian Davis, junior ♦ "V 
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know if you do or not." Mrs. ArvneWhiteley, Spanish teacher ♦ "I don't know how to say this." Carrie Einsle, sc 
^that." Chip Daros, senior ♦ "I'll p^ay you to do my correspondence." Tony Clements, senior ♦ "I am surround* 
z, every month." Julie Schoop, senior ♦ "Women tyre for having babies, very sexist." Mrs. Pat Golubiewski, Ei 
to go out to lunch?" Russ Kochis, senior ♦ "Can vou slow down?" Michelle Kish, senior ♦ "Does that count a 
ak, senior ♦ "How many of you love geometry?" Mrs. Pat Premetz, math teacher ♦ "Football players make 


today, remember?" Kris Blees, senior ♦ "Are your parents home or can I come over tonight?" Bill Cowgill, ; 


dam, I didn't do it." Mr. Jeff Graves, science teacher ♦ "It's been real. It's been fun. But it hasn't been real jfun. 


homework?" parents ♦ "How's my favorite red head?" Mr. Gene Fort, social studies teacher ♦ "Just say no